immigration policy
Trump Administration's New Green Card Restrictions: How Government Aid Use Could Affect Immigration Status
Nov 19, 2025 07:54 pm CST
The Trump administration is implementing stricter immigration regulations by proposing changes to the "public charge" rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use or may need government assistance programs. The proposal gives immigration officials broader discretion in evaluating applications and aims to ensure immigrants are self-reliant, potentially affecting millions of current and future permanent residents.
17% Drop in International Student Enrollment at US Colleges Due to Visa Restrictions and Trump Policies
Nov 18, 2025 01:34 pm CST
New international student enrollment at US colleges has fallen by 17% following Trump administration visa restrictions. Data from 825 institutions reveals 96% cite visa concerns and 68% point to travel restrictions as factors. This decline impacts the $55 billion economic contribution from international students, with Indian enrollments showing the steepest decrease.
Chile's Presidential Runoff: Far-Right Jose Antonio Kast Gains Momentum Against Leftist Jeannette Jara
Nov 18, 2025 10:08 am CST
Former presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast is now favored to win Chile's upcoming runoff election against leftist Jeannette Jara. Kast's anti-immigration stance and tough-on-crime policies have gained traction amid rising security concerns, marking a significant shift from his 2021 defeat to Gabriel Boric. With support expected from other right-wing candidates and a focus on border security and economic deregulation, Kast represents Chile's potential rightward turn in Latin American politics.
Trump's New Immigration Policy Could Restrict Green Cards for Travel Ban Nationals: What You Need to Know
Nov 16, 2025 12:56 pm CST
The Trump administration is preparing a significant change to immigration policy that would use nationality as a negative factor when evaluating green card and other benefit applications for people from 19 countries under the travel ban. This policy shift would affect individuals already in the US, with critics calling it an escalation in restrictions on legal immigration.
The Uncertain Ground: How Trump's Immigration Policies Are Eroding Naturalized Citizens' Sense of Security
Nov 16, 2025 02:03 am CST
Naturalized American citizens are experiencing unprecedented anxiety as Trump's immigration policies blur the line between immigrant and citizen. Once-confident individuals like Dauda Sesay now carry passports for domestic travel, while reports of citizen detainments and threats of denaturalization create a climate of fear that challenges the very meaning of American citizenship and belonging.
Trump Administration Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Essential Measure to Protect American Workers
Nov 15, 2025 10:49 am CST
The White House justifies the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee as a crucial step to prevent system abuse and protect American jobs, while highlighting "Project Firewall" to investigate companies violating visa regulations. Despite President Trump's defense of the program's necessity for importing talent, some Republican leaders are pushing to eliminate H-1B visas, which experts warn could severely impact healthcare access.
Immigration Expert Warns H-1B Visa Ban Would Harm US Healthcare and Economy
Nov 15, 2025 10:41 am CST
A prominent immigration expert warns that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposed bill to ban H-1B visas would severely impact US healthcare access and economic growth. The proposal would reduce the annual cap from 85,000 to just 10,000 visas, primarily affecting medical professionals and tech workers, while eliminating pathways to citizenship for visa holders. This comes amid ongoing debates within the Republican party after Trump defended the need for foreign talent in certain sectors.
US Grants Hungary Full Exemption From Russian Oil Sanctions During Trump-Orban White House Meeting
Nov 08, 2025 09:02 am CST
President Trump has granted Hungary a complete exemption from Russian oil sanctions during Prime Minister Viktor Orban's White House visit. The decision acknowledges Hungary's geographic limitations as a landlocked country dependent on Russian pipelines for energy security, while highlighting the close relationship between the two right-wing leaders who share similar views on immigration and diverge from broader European positions on Ukraine.
Trump Claims America Lost Sovereignty After Socialist Mamdani's New York Mayoral Victory
Nov 06, 2025 12:09 pm CST
President Trump warns that Zohran Mamdani's election as New York mayor threatens American sovereignty, comparing the city's future to communist regimes while the new mayor promises to challenge Trump's policies and hold wealthy landlords accountable. The political clash highlights deepening divisions in American governance as Mamdani, an immigrant, takes leadership of the nation's largest city.
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Deportation of Hindi Scholar Francesca Orsini, Calls for Greater Tolerance Toward Foreign Academics
Nov 02, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the deportation of Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini from India, arguing that the country needs to show greater tolerance toward foreign academics. Orsini, a professor emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, was denied entry and deported for alleged visa violations, sparking debate about India's treatment of international scholars.