{"id":93,"date":"2024-11-08T06:36:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T06:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgni.in\/immigration\/?p=93"},"modified":"2024-11-08T06:36:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T06:36:38","slug":"trumps-win-impact-on-h-1b-visa-and-legal-immigration-will-he-live-up-to-his-green-card-promise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgni.in\/immigration\/trumps-win-impact-on-h-1b-visa-and-legal-immigration-will-he-live-up-to-his-green-card-promise\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump&#8217;s win impact on H-1B visa and legal immigration. Will he live up to his green card promise?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, it could create difficulties for high-skilled immigrants, especially those on H-1B visas. During his first term, Trump\u2019s policies made it harder for foreign workers to get or keep jobs in the U.S. H-1B visa denials and Requests for Evidence (RFEs) increased under his administration, causing uncertainty for workers. Between 2016 and 2020, about 18% of H-1B visa applications were denied, a big jump from the 3.2% denial rate under President Biden. The number of RFEs also grew, rising from 12% to a peak of 34%.<\/p>\n<p>If Trump returns to office, the process for obtaining H-1B visas may become even stricter, making it harder for immigrants, particularly international students and highly skilled workers, to find or keep jobs in the U.S.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Impact on H-1B Spouses and OPT Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The spouses of H-1B workers, who hold H-4 visas, may face new challenges as well. During Trump\u2019s first term, there was an attempt to end a rule that allowed H-4 visa holders to work in the U.S. Although this rule wasn\u2019t removed, it could be targeted again. Any new changes could make it harder for spouses of H-1B workers to get work permits, potentially leading to long delays or denials.<\/p>\n<p>International students on F-1 visas who use the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program might also face changes. OPT allows students to work for up to 12 months after graduation, with an additional 24-month extension for STEM graduates. However, Trump\u2019s administration previously attempted to reduce or eliminate this program, especially the STEM extension. If he is re-elected, there could be new restrictions on OPT, making the U.S. less attractive for international students looking to stay and work after graduation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Trump&#8217;s Green Card Promise and Wage Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Trump has promised to provide automatic green cards to all U.S. college graduates if he is elected. He believes that anyone who graduates from a U.S. college, including community colleges, should be able to stay in the country. This proposal could help foreign students, but it\u2019s unclear whether it will pass or be implemented.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, Trump\u2019s administration proposed a rule that would raise the minimum wage for H-1B visa holders, requiring employers to pay higher salaries, sometimes over $200,000. This rule was blocked by a judge, but Trump could try to bring it back, which could make it harder for foreign workers to find jobs in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Trump&#8217;s second term could bring stricter immigration policies for high-skilled workers, which may create challenges for foreign workers and students hoping to stay and work in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the official news website. Stay informed to ensure you&#8217;re following the latest guidelines and updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, it could create difficulties for high-skilled immigrants, especially those on H-1B visas. 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