If Trump Wins... H1Bs Worried and Terrified!
A person expressed alarm on one social networking platform, writing, "My petition was approved and I was already picked this year." I want to move to the united states before December, but will my immigration status be affected if trump wins? This fear is not unwarranted. Under President trump, there was a great deal of attention around H1-B visas. Even though the yearly cap selections were still limited to 85000, the approval rate was thought to be significantly stricter.
The percentage of H1-B visa renewals that were denied skyrocketed, particularly in situations where the explanation given was "specialty occupation." As per the account of a user, "In 2018, my application for an extension was turned down even though it was from a highly reputable organization. Who was approved seems to be the result of pure chance. Many people are concerned that another trump administration would make it harder to obtain a Green Card or extend an H1B visa. This anxiety extends beyond the new H1B applications.
But the lesson here is that ambiguity grows. trump has a history of making policy changes, so while it is impossible to forecast exactly what changes will occur, people with H1-B visas are advised to exercise caution. For now, all that is required of immigrants and visa holders is to wait and observe; some clarification for those who are unsure.