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Trump officials are now restricting not just illegal immigration but all legal immigration pathways, from student visas to employment sponsorships. The broad move signals a fundamental shift toward near-zero immigration.
The administration is now blocking student visas, employment sponsorships, and other legal pathways—not just cracking down on undocumented entry. This moves beyond selective enforcement into a wholesale shutdown of how people have historically entered the US legally.
This represents a hard break from decades of immigration policy. Previous administrations restricted certain visa categories or tightened processing. This one is closing the door across the board. The shift signals a reset toward near-zero immigration as official policy, not as a temporary measure or response to a specific crisis.
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