Walmart shareholders voted against a proposal requesting a report on how US immigration policy impacts operations. SOC Investment Group cited workforce and supply chain risks, but Walmart stated it hasn't experienced significant disruptions.
A new US immigration policy will grant "adjustment of status" for green card applicants only in "extraordinary circumstances," forcing most to apply from abroad and potentially disrupting families and careers of Asian migrants.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may implement significant changes to the green card application process for foreign nationals. Applicants on short-term visas, including tourists and students, might need to return to their home countries to apply, and factors like education, assets, and social media posts could be scrutinized.
USCIS memo recasts green card adjustment of status as 'extraordinary' relief, pushing applicants abroad. Attorneys warn of immediate litigation, calling the policy illegal and an attack on legal immigration. The change could disrupt pathways for H-1B visa holders and families.
