Trump Implements New Restrictions for Foreign Workers and Introduces ‘Golden Card’ Idea
As the U.S.
heads into its presidential election season, former President Donald Trump has reignited his immigration policy initiatives, announcing significant changes to the national visa system and migration programs.
A notable new measure involves the introduction of a so-called ‘Golden Card,’ which requires a payment of $100,000 for foreign applicants applying for the H-1B work visa.
This visa, allowing highly skilled foreigners to work in the U.S.
for up to three years, was initially intended to attract specialists across various industries.
However, according to the administration, the program has been exploited — used as a tool to replace American workers with lower-paid, less-qualified labor, thereby undermining economic stability and national security.In an executive order published on the official White House website, it is emphasized that the goal of these new legislation proposals is to encourage companies to hire domestically, reducing reliance on immigrant labor.
One idea is to replace the existing investor visa program with a ‘Golden Card’ system that can be purchased for a $5 million investment, symbolizing pathway to U.S.
citizenship.
Trump also introduced a concept of a ‘Golden Card’ featuring his own image, intended to become a new symbol for prospective residents seeking to obtain legal status in the United States.Public and business reactions to these measures remain mixed.
Critics argue that such restrictive immigration policies could diminish the country’s innovative potential and deprive it of highly qualified workers.
Supporters contend that these measures aim to prioritize the domestic labor market and enhance national security amid evolving geopolitical tensions.