Donald Trump has stepped up vetting of migrants, blocking green cards for people with «anti-American» and «anti-Semitic» views. The new guidelines have already affected the number of approved applications.
Stricter checks on migrants
Administration DonaldTrump has given clear instructions to US immigration authorities to strengthen vetting of green card applicants. Particular attention is paid to the political and ideological views of potential migrants.
According to information The New York Times, Those whose position is interpreted as «anti-American» or «anti-Semitic» may be at risk of being rejected. This innovation has already had an impact on the application process.
Close monitoring of protests and social media
Migration services have been instructed to scrutinise the digital footprints of applicants. The analysis includes participation in pro-Palestinian protests, especially on university campuses, as well as publications critical of Israel.
Additionally, cases of desecration of the American flag and other symbolic actions, as well as posts that could be interpreted as «anti-American» are considered.
Internal documents and the impact on green cards
The internal documents of the US Immigration Service state that the above factors may be grounds for refusal to grant a residence permit. This applies to both new applicants and those who are already in the process of being considered.
According to media reports, the number of approved green cards has already significantly decreased after Implementation of new approaches. Applicants with political or ideological differences face an increased risk of rejection.
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