The Trump administration has aggressively expanded its transformation of the US immigration system, putting in senior orders, declarations, and regulations that aim to strengthen asylum eligibility criteria, enforcing stricter rules for immigrants, and putting more emphasis on the surveillance of workers, students, and families entering the country.

A number of measures that, pending regulation and litigation, could redefine who can stay in, enter, or apply for permanent residency in the United States were released by the White House, the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS), and Citizenship Services U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ) during the year 2025. USCIS and DHS both confirmed that inflation-based price changes may start taking effect on January 1, 2026. The changes will have an effect on the prices of ESTA and EVUS, which are currently being sought by those seeking legal entry into the country. Additionally, the H-1B system has been subject to stricter requirements for high-skilled permits. Stronger requirements are proposed for highly skilled workers through assertions and DHS rules, as well as increased investigation of functions that are deemed to be putting American workers at risk of displacement.

fresh restrictions and the expulsion of the card lottery

DHS announced the expulsion of the variety card lottery program following a killing at Brown University. Concerns about possible difficulties, expulsions, and imprisonment risks are also being raised as a result of the increased scrutiny of the immigration status of residents from 19 nations, including Venezuela, Cuba, and Haiti.

Universities, employers, and unions are suing because the administration added an additional$ 100, 000 fee for new H-1B petitions, alleging that it violates the president's authority and prevents access to international talent. Additionally, the requirements for records have been increased and the approval standards have been stricter. Employment Authorization Documents ( EADs ) will also be affected by the changes, which will eliminate automatic extensions and shorten their validity for asylum seekers, green card holders, and other categories, causing job disruptions and potential income losses for immigrant workers. The Trump administration also reduced the number of refugees admitted to the country in 2026 to 7,500, which is the lowest number since the start of the plan, with a particular emphasis on particular populations. Burkinabe, Mali, Niger, and Syria will all be subject to travel constraints, while Palestinian Authority records holders will also be subject to complete bans. In light of this situation, the government has promoted the" Gold Card," a million-dollar visa programme for wealthy investors seeking permanent citizenship, and increased the number of attorneys hired to serve as deportation judges, giving USCIS more authority and scope in terms of enforcement duties. According to experts, these measures "militarize" the immigration agency, making it a more focused one on restricting and facilitating legitimate exposure than on facilitating immigration benefits, and leave questions for applicants, companies, and advocates all over the country.

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