The United States continues to tighten its immigration policy, and Chinese people are worried that it will be more difficult to stay in the United States

> The United States continues to tighten its immigration policy, and the Chinese are worried that it will make it more difficult to stay in the United States. The United States continues to tighten its immigration policy, and the Chinese are worried. Recently, according to the US "Overseas Chinese News" report,...

The United States continues to tighten its immigration policy. Chinese people are worried

Recently, according to the US "Qiao Bao" report, the Trump administration has a new plan to abolish the work permit in the United States for the spouses of H-1B visa holders (H-4 visa). According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of H-1B work visa applicants.

>Tighten work visas

Data show that from October 2015 to September 2016, 41,526 H-4 visa holders obtained work permits.

The Obama administration proposed in 2015 that spouses of H-1B visa holders (H-4 visa) who have completed their green card application (I-140 approved) and are in the waiting period can apply for a work permit, obtain a Social Security number, and work legally in the United States.

After taking office, U.S. President Trump has adopted a series of measures to continuously tighten immigration and visa matters. From strictly reviewing visa applications, to tightening the H-1B visa program, from announcing support for the "Reforming the U.S. Immigration System to Strengthen Employment" draft, to tightening the number of legal immigrants. From expanding interviews for visa applications to cracking down on overstays. He advocates "actively promoting and using American-made goods and ensuring that American labor is employed to work" and strives to realize the commitment of America first.

"I recently received the American Outstanding Talent Visa and started applying as a director and film editor. However, due to issues with the visa success rate, I finally got this visa as a film editor." Yang, who is engaged in film-related work in Los Angeles, USA Mengfang said, "The process of preparing for the visa is also full of twists and turns. As the difficulty of getting the visa becomes more difficult, we need to constantly submit materials as required."

In addition to the outstanding talent visa, the Trump administration is currently also strictly reviewing the H-1B work visa for high-skilled foreign workers. According to survey data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, between January and August 2017, more than one out of every four applications was rejected, requiring applicants to "provide further evidence."

"I think foreign workers holding H-1B visas are taking our jobs. If their spouses (H-4 visas) can also work, this is too unfair for our locals to find jobs." David Linden, an American born and raised in San Francisco, said.

Increase local employment

The United States is a typical immigration country. Why does it frequently adjust immigration and visa policies to make it more difficult to stay in the United States?

” The Trump administration is mainly trying to fulfill its campaign promise to make the United States strong again by increasing the employment rate of Americans. From a statistical point of view, the number of job opportunities for Americans has increased. In a state of scarcity, the interests of foreign workers are of course sacrificed. "Lawyer Sun Lantao who works in New York said, "In addition, H-4 visa holders have weak political influence and have no spokesperson in Congress, so their resistance is very weak and it is not easy to form a climate. "

Immigration thresholds are constantly increasing, and the visa review process is cumbersome and more difficult. It confirms the idea of ​​"America First" and reflects a strong color of protectionism.

"If the H-4 visa policy changes, it will act like a weathervane. This also reflects the tendency of the Trump administration and the Immigration Service to protect employment. In the future, H-1B visa review will be more stringent. Workplace verification, tax certificates, supplementary material certificates, etc." Zhang Jun, a Chinese lawyer working in Los Angeles, said, "During the Immigration Bureau's review process, the hiring company will be asked on-site why it does not try its best to hire American employees under the same academic qualifications."

According to a spokesperson for the U.S. Immigration Service, the tightening of visa review is to prevent fraud and visa abuse. USCIS is focused on careful and fair adjudication to ensure the integrity of the immigration system while protecting the interests of American workers.

There are many hidden worries behind it

The Trump administration has frequently made adjustments to immigration and visa policies. Although it has not made comprehensive adjustments to the work visa program, judging from the current situation, it is more difficult for foreign workers to enter the United States to work.

"The Trump administration will reduce the number of legal immigrants in the future and promote a points system. In the future, work visas that potentially compete with American employees will be subject to enhanced supervision." Zhang Jun pointed out, "Such as the L1 multinational company manager visa, NAFTA Customized TN status and other work visas will also be subject to strict review. "

Lawyer Sun Lantao believes that if the H-4 spouse work permit is revoked, you can continue to apply for H-4 status to come to the United States, but you will not be able to work in the United States. This is the consistent policy of immigration law.

In addition, policies and regulations related to immigrant visas also affect the hearts of Chinese in the United States.

" The unemployment rate is relatively high in the central region of the United States. Although the Trump administration can increase the employment rate by doing this, on the other hand, it will become more difficult for H-1B visas. It will be more difficult for some foreign students or scholars in the United States to work in the United States. In addition, the tightening of visas and immigration Citizenship policies will have an impact on the growth and renewal of overseas Chinese communities," said Cai Wenyao, who has lived in San Francisco for many years. "If the spouse (H-4 visa) work permit is cancelled, many variables will be added, and Chinese people holding H-1B work visas will also need to consider more factors."