Julie Kirchner, the former executive director of anti-immigrant organization FAIR (Federation for American Immigration Reform) referred to by the Southern Poverty Law Center as being a “Hate Group” has been installed as the new chief of staff at US Visa US customs and border protection (CBP) by the Trump administration, in a move that seems to suggest that the President fully intends to stick to promises made to anti-immigrant supporters. Many would say that the restrictions on US visas advocated by FAIR are extreme.
US Immigration News
US Visas help in new Los Angeles office to aid immigrants. The Visa Office will probably help undocumented immigrants. Will L1 and H1B visa holders also seek help?
Threats by Jeff Sessions to curb US L1 visas and H1B visas brushed off by Indian IT firms. However, premium processing of H1B visas suspended from 3 April.
Protesters Support US Visas for migrants and rally to denounce Trump’s muslim immigration ban. Controversial US President continues to face legal challenges.
US Visa and UK visa boost was on agenda when May met Trump. However, how likely is it that the US H1B and L1 visa schemes and Tier 2 visa schemes will be relaxed?
President Trump won despite a pro-immigrant bias among voters. There are now worries of greater difficulties in obtaining US L1 and H1B visas and other visas in future.