How might Trump’s immigration plan impact my family’s ability to come to the U.S.?
President Trump recently announced an immigration proposal which could have a significant impact on the future of immigration in America. The bill would create a
Merit Based Immigration vs. Family Based Immigration
President Trump has taken a radical approach on immigration since he took office. Trump has already limited the entrance of refugees from certain countries and ramped up immigration arrests. Now, Trump has taken the position that the United States needs to stop taking in so many
Currently, over one million people are granted legal residency annually. Under the new proposal, that figure is expected to reduce by 41 percent in the first year, and 50 percent by its 10th year. Reductions will stem from immigrants seeking green cards through family connections, with the number of those granted residency on the basis of job skills remaining roughly the same.
The new system will award points to immigrants on the basis of their ability to speak English, education, age, job offers, achievements, and entrepreneurial initiative. It would allow spouses and minor children of Americans to come to the
For anyone seeking to immigrate to the U.S.,
If you should have any questions or need more information about the way that the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Laws may impact you, your family, your friends or your colleagues, please contact the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Lawyers at the NPZ Law Group – VISASERVE – U.S. Immigration and Nationality Lawyers by e-mail us at info@visaserve.com or by calling us at 20