What to expect for United States immigration in 2020

In 2024, the immigration environment in the United States will likely undergo changes. These changes include adjustments to processing delays and policy changes. Here’s a little peek at what the upcoming year holds in store.

Visa Updates & Changes

Visa Categories

In 2024, there may be updates to different visa categories. The Biden administration is committed to reviewing and amending the immigration policies. Watch for possible changes in eligibility criteria, applications processes, and quotas of popular visas such as the H-1B and L-1. Visas for family members.

Immigration Based on Employment

Expect to see a continued focus in reforming employment-based immigration. The Biden Administration wants to make it simpler for skilled workers to get visas. This could mean changes to the processing and allocation of visas. Visas based on employment.

Changes to the H-1B Visa in 2024

The U.S. government proposed a rule on H-1B visas on October 23,2023. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, announced its intention to modify H-1B selection processes. These changes will be implemented in time for next year’s elections. H-1B lotteryMarch 2024

USCIS currently uses a lottery system to determine the number of H-1B applicants or registrations that exceed the annual cap of 85,000. This includes 65,000 applications, plus an extra 20,000 reserved for holders of advanced degrees from U.S. Universities. USCIS noted in the proposed rule that there was a surge of registrations for Fiscal year 2024. This was primarily due to multiple registrations by the same individual.

Visa Processing Times

Efficiency Improvements

There will be efforts to streamline US visa processing times. The use of technology and refinement of the application process may contribute to an efficient and responsive immigration service.

Backlog Reduction

Priority should be given to clearing the backlog in visa applications. The administration may introduce new measures to speed up the processing of pending visa applications and reduce delays.

Changes to US Immigration Policy

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The ongoing discussions on comprehensive immigration legislation are a good example. While major changes may not occur overnight, initiatives could be taken to address issues like DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Aliens), Temporary Protection Status (TPS), or pathways to citizenship.

Family Reunification

The Biden administration has made a commitment to family reunion. Expect possible changes to the policies affecting family sponsored visas. The emphasis will be on reducing waiting times for family members who wish to reunite with their loved ones in the US.

US Elections 2024 in Relationship to Immigration

Here is what some of the candidates in this year’s presidential election have to say about immigration policy.

Joe Biden

Biden, the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election and the frontrunner, is taking measures to increase the number refugees allowed into the United States. He also supports a proposal to grant citizenship along with parents to undocumented workers, those with Temporary protected Status and those with Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals.

Donald Trump

In his third bid for the presidency, Trump plans to broaden and bring back the immigration policies he implemented during his first term, including completing the U.S. Mexico border wall and reintroducing the “Remain in Mexico”Asylum restrictions. He promises to implement the most extensive deportation effort in American History.

Trump plans to issue an executive order to terminate birthright citizen for all Americans on the first day he is in office. “illegal aliens.”The 14th Amendment, which protects the right to citizenship, is likely to pose significant legal challenges.

Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is one of the most aggressive candidates in the GOP when it comes to immigration. He supports the use of lethal force to stop migrants suspected of trafficking drugs at the border. DeSantis’ immigration policy included a statement that he intended to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. for children born to parents who were not authorized. Similar to Trump’s proposal, this is expected to lead to legal challenges.

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