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President Trump and US immigration policy

Published on: 17 February 2017

Table of contents

  • Tackling immigration was one of Donald Trump's core promises during his campaign for the Presidency. What are his proposals and how soon does he plan to implement them?
  • Trump has suggested a shift in the US approach to refugees. How does he plan to approach this issue in the future? What ramifications does this approach have for the UK and the rest of the world?
  • What are President Trump's plans on H-1B visas? What does the potential limitation on high-skilled visas mean for the UK?
  • Could these changes result in less opportunity for UK citizens to work in the US?
  • The US tech industry suggests it will suffer due to tightening immigration laws. Is this a concern in other industries? Are competitive work-visa programmes likely to frustrate employers?
  • Are there any other pertinent issues worth mentioning?

Article summary

Immigration analysis: How is President Trump tackling immigration? Nita Nicole Upadhye, managing attorney at NNU Immigration, explains what moves have already been taken, what further plans are in the pipeline, and the impact on business in the US.

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