The Trump administration restrictions on business immigration

One of the main purposes of President Trump’s political campaign is to reduce immigration to avoid labor competition between American citizens and foreign workers.

The Trump administration has always stated that it is paramount to protect local workers before hiring foreign workers. Therefore, requirements for business immigration processes have increased substantially in recent years.

On top of that, the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic undoubtedly allowed the current administration of the US to restrict business immigration even further. In fact, in June 2020, the Trump administration declared that most work visas are suspended until the end of the year.

In this way, the Trump government aims to alleviate the economic crisis that the global pandemic brought and reduce the current unemployment rate, which exceeds the Great Recession (2007-2009) and is the highest in recent history of the US.

Yet despite President Trump’s apparent intent to protect local workers, multiple sectors of the American market rely heavily on business immigration and the talent of highly-skilled foreign workers.

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Multiple circumstances could affect local businesses

According to a recent Forbes report, aside from Trump’s restrictions on the business immigration sector, local companies are currently facing devastating workforce shortages due to other circumstances.

Let’s see some of them:

• The generation known as “Baby Boomers”, born between 1946 and 1965, are retiring en masse, mainly since the arrival of COVID-19 in the North American territory.
• Birth rate continues to decrease in the US, reducing the possibility to replace retired employees in the future.
• The number of workers currently available does not match or exceed the number of workers who are retiring.

Thus, despite the current unemployment rate and the decline in business immigration, local companies are having difficulty meeting market demands due to a lack of skilled workforce.

It is important to clarify that labor shortage was reported by multiple local businesses even before the health crisis. In fact, the US Census Bureau had anticipated a substantial reduction in population density since 2017, which is related to immigration and could affect the local market due to a lack of qualified workers.

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Follow experts’ advice for your immigration case

It is no secret that the Trump administration has substantially increased restrictions on the local immigration sector. However, if you follow legal guidelines, you can prepare a solid application and receive a positive response for your request.

The US is a country that offers multiple options for career and personal growth and is the destination of thousands of immigrants, who yearn to build a promising future for their families.

In order to meet these goals and have the possibility to reside in the US, it is essential to have the constant accompaniment of experts on immigration matters.

If you have any questions about an immigration issue or relating to a case you may have currently in progress, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys.

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