Summary
President Trump has introduced major changes to the U.S. immigration system in his second term. These changes include stricter rules for legal immigration and revisions to the legal status of many immigrants. The changes are implemented through United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Key Facts
- President Trump has blocked millions of immigrants from entering the U.S. and removed protections for some immigrants already in the country.
- USCIS is making the citizenship test harder and increasing background checks, focusing on applicants' community contributions and character.
- Travel bans have paused processing for certain asylum and immigration applications, affecting about 20% of cases.
- New rules shorten the duration of work visas, now only valid for 18 months instead of 5 years, to reduce fraud.
- A public charge rule now considers if applicants might need government help in deciding their immigration cases.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has ended for many immigrants, affecting those from 11 countries, like Honduras and Nicaragua, making them vulnerable to deportation.
