US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will consider ending birthright citizenship and is also planning to change a number of other immigration laws. Find out what foreigners can expect in the US in 2025 and how the new rules will affect expats

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The newly elected US President Donald Trump recently gave a major interview and spoke about his plans and vectors of future political activity. Among the main strategies, the president announced that he plans to abolish birthright citizenship. This is a significant change in American policy that will affect thousands of foreigners.

We will talk about future innovations in US immigration law below.

Donald Trump plans to abolish birthright citizenship

The right to obtain citizenship by birth is enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. If the Trump administration makes a corresponding decision, it will abolish the right to obtain citizenship for all children born in the US to parents without documents.

Trump said that he will try to abolish the right to citizenship through executive action. The president understands that such actions will cause immediate legal challenges, but he is determined. He believes that such a policy has a bad effect on the US economy.

The USA is one of the few countries in the world that grants citizenship to children born in the country without any requirements. For more information on the procedure for obtaining US citizenship for newborns, read our previous article.

What other changes to migration policy did Donald Trump announce?

1. Deportation of all foreigners who are illegally in the USA.

Donald Trump said that his government plans to deport everyone who is illegally in the USA, including, possibly, even American citizens who are family members of deportees. That is, if there are relatives in the family who are legally present and those who do not have documents, then the family has a choice - the person who entered illegally can leave alone or they can all leave together.

According to Donald Trump, the deportation program will start with undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes, and then move on to “people who are not criminals.” He did not specify which crimes will be included first.

2. Work on the Dreamers Act.

Trump is also willing to work with Democrats to pass legislation that would ensure that Dreamers—undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children—can stay in the country.

These people were brought to the United States many years ago as children. Some of them are elderly, and in many cases they have achieved success. They have great jobs or small businesses. In some cases, even large businesses, so the Trump administration will have to work with these people.

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Immigration Law Changes Predicted by US Experts in Connection with Trump's Election

President-elect Trump is expected to initiate radical changes to the US immigration system.

In his campaign, he said that his administration would focus on immigration enforcement, vetting of foreign nationals, their employers, and the "Hire American" policy, which restricts access to foreign talent:

1. Travel ban on citizens of certain countries

President-elect Trump has said that he will reinstate travel bans similar to those he imposed in the early weeks of his first administration. While neither the president-elect nor his advisers have specified the scope of the upcoming travel ban, based on previous changes, it is likely that the restrictions will apply to citizens of the following countries: Chad, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Venezuela, and Yemen.

President-elect Trump has indicated that he will also consider restricting entry from other countries.

2. Extreme vetting

The vetting policy will likely mean increased biometrics, background checks, and security checks for foreign nationals at every stage of the immigration process.

This will mean longer waits for visas and immigration benefits, which could delay an individual’s ability to travel to the United States and start work or re-enter the United States and resume work.

3. Changing the Processing and Adjudication of Employment-Based Immigration Applications

Employers and sponsored foreign nationals are likely to see tougher requirements, more administrative hurdles, and significantly slower case processing in a second Trump administration. President-elect Trump’s advisers have outlined detailed plans to restrict legal immigration and prioritize American workers. These restrictions could take a variety of forms, both substantive and procedural.

4. Humanitarian Programs

President-elect Trump and his advisers have discussed ending DACA, denying extensions of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and terminating certain humanitarian parole programs.

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to strike down DACA next year. The termination of TPS and humanitarian parole programs is likely to be challenged in court, although the impact of such lawsuits is uncertain.

5. More employer audits

President-elect Trump has promised more extensive employer oversight during his second term, likely including:

- More employer audits of Form I-9;

- More extensive USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) audits;

- Additional Department of Labor audits and Labor Certification and Compliance (LCA) audits;

6. Focus on American workers

It is also worth noting that the Department of Justice continues to focus on discrimination against American workers. Employers should take a proactive stance on immigration compliance and consider conducting internal audits of their practices to minimize the risk of violations and fines.

When should we expect changes to immigration policy?

Donald Trump has promised that work on all of these laws will begin after January 20, 2025.

Some of President-elect Trump’s actions could be implemented quickly, through executive orders and proclamations, as well as through rapid policy changes in the Departments of Homeland Security, State, and Labor.

Therefore, some changes could take effect on Inauguration Day and in the first weeks and months of President Trump’s second term. They could include strict restrictions on entry, the immediate implementation of “extreme vetting” policies, and the suspension of Biden-era initiatives, including some humanitarian programs and STEM immigration policies.

Many of these initiatives are likely to be challenged in court, although recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions have given presidents more latitude in the regulatory process.

So, it’s safe to say that U.S. immigration policy under Trump will present foreigners with numerous obstacles, and American employers are likely to face greater challenges in accessing foreign talent.

Let’s remind you! The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it plans to issue 64,716 additional H-2B visas in fiscal year 2025. This decision is aimed at solving the problem of labor shortages, particularly in such a scarce industry as tourism. We have already told you how the H-2B visa will be distributed in 2025 and what are the main requirements for applicants.

Igor Usyk - Head of Migration department at VisitWorld

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