U.S. President Trump suggests granting automatic green cards to foreign graduates of American universities.
Trump spoke up, sharing tales of international college grads yearning to stay within these borders, but couldn't. Instead, they returned to India or China, built businesses, and raked in billions, providing employment to multitudes, Trump claimed. This is a stark contrast to his usual tough stand on immigration, which remains a hot topic in the ongoing US presidential race.
Trump's off-beat immigration proposal, however, differs from his customary views. His opposition, the Republicans, consistently fault President Joe Biden for being overly permissive towards unauthorized crossings at the Mexican border.
Two weeks ago, Biden tightened immigration rules at the Mexican border through an executive order. He aims to distance himself from Trump's firm immigration stand, even as he does so. On Tuesday, President Biden announced simplified access to a permanent residency permit for hundreds of thousands of partners of U.S. citizens. Trump, the presumed contender for the November presidency, voiced criticism over this move.
The new rules should apply to those who've been in the U.S for at least a decade, wed a U.S citizen or national before June 17, 2024, according to government estimates, affecting approximately 500,000 individuals. Moreover, the new rules are expected to benefit around 50,000 stepchildren of U.S citizens.
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The presidential election in the USA is approaching, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden as the main contenders. Trump proposed granting automatic green cards to foreign graduates of US universities, arguing that they could contribute significantly to the economy if they were allowed to stay. This goes against his traditionally tough stance on immigration, which remains a contentious issue in the race.
Republicans, Trump's opponents, have criticized Biden for his perceived leniency towards illegal immigration at the Mexican border. Two weeks ago, Biden tightened immigration rules at the border through an executive order, aiming to distance himself from Trump's firm immigration stand.
Biden also announced simplified access to a permanent residency permit for numerous partners of US citizens, prompting criticism from Trump. This move is expected to affect around 500,000 individuals who have been in the USA for at least a decade and married a US citizen before June 2024. It could also benefit around 50,000 stepchildren of US citizens.
Meanwhile, migrants continue to travel from countries like India and China to the USA, often returning home after graduating from US universities due to inability to stay. Trump highlighted these instances of talented individuals leaving, citing potential financial gains for the USA if they were allowed to stay.
China and India, home to many of these migrants, have been dealing with their own immigration issues. For instance, China has been stricter on issuing residence permits for foreigners, affecting foreign students and workers.
In the midst of these immigration debates, US universities remain a source of talent and potential contributors to the USA. However, the future of foreign students and graduates in the USA remains uncertain, with the ongoing presidential race and immigration policies playing a significant role.
Trump's proposal to grant green cards to graduates could change the landscape of immigration in the USA, but its implementation still needs to be seen in the context of the ongoing presidential race and broader immigration policies.
