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Trump Administration Cuts Legal Immigration 2.5 Times Sharper Than Illegal Entries
Analysis shows international students and H-1B visa holders face steepest declines as policy shifts undermine US talent hub status
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- Analysis by Cato Institute's David J.
- Bier reveals the Trump administration has reduced legal immigration at 2.5 times the rate of illegal entry declines.
- International students and H-1B skilled workers face unprecedented barriers, with student visas down 40% year-over-year and H-1B issuances projected to drop 25% following a $100,000 fee mandate.
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Analysis by Cato Institute's David J. Bier reveals the Trump administration has reduced legal immigration at 2.5 times the rate of illegal entry declines. International students and H-1B skilled workers face unprecedented barriers, with student visas down 40% year-over-year and H-1B issuances projected to drop 25% following a $100,000 fee mandate. The policy shifts threaten US competitiveness as a global talent destination.
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