Trump administration tightens immigrant work permit rules

On August 19, the Trump administration issued new guidelines to tighten discretionary work permits for immigrants who are temporarily allowed to enter the United States for “urgent humanitarian reasons or because of significant public interest,” in accordance with the Immigration and Citizenship Act.

Head of USCIS Ken Cucinelli. Photo: video frame Fox News

This step was taken a week after the White House issued long awaited rule, allowing federal officials to refuse to issue green cards to immigrants who are allegedly likely to rely on social assistance from the state, writes Fox News.

Section 212(d)(5)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act gives the Department of Homeland Security the authority to decide when to allow entry to aliens under “extraordinary” circumstances, such as visiting a dying relative or receiving life-saving medical treatment. Single entry is a privilege, not a right, and administration officials have made it clear that officials fear abuse.

“Directly closing the loopholes that enable the exploitation of our immigration system is the only path forward,” said the acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS Ken Cucinelli. “Responsible leadership enhances our ability to provide assistance to those who are eligible. USCIS will act within its authority to grant employment authorization after considering all factors on a case-by-case basis. This decision is in response to the emergency on the southern border and is based on USCIS case law over the past several years.”

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said the new guideline emphasizes "using freedom of action to determine whether or not foreign citizens who enter the United States should be granted work permits in accordance with existing policies."

The newsletter also “provides a list of positive and negative factors that the employee may consider when comparing circumstances and determining whether the applicant deserves a favorable decision,” according to USCIS.

The White House claims that it was strict immigration policy that caused a reduction in the number of immigrants detained at the border. According to government data released earlier this month, for the first time in five months, the number of migrants faced by US officials on the border with Mexico was less than 100 000 people amid increased collaboration between Mexico and Guatemala to reduce this flow.

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In July, the US Customs and Border Guard detained 82 049 people, which is 21% less than in June, and 43% less than the May statistics. The number of families and minors crossing the border has also declined. Although seasonal decline is common, US officials said the decline was much larger than last year over the same period.

In June, Mexico agreed to dramatically expand its border enforcement efforts after Trump threatened to raise tariffs. The country used various tools, including National Guard troops, to detain hundreds of migrants.

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The United States has also stepped up its domestic power capabilities. An operation conducted by the Immigration and Customs Service earlier this month led to detention 680 illegal immigrants at the Mississippi factory.

2020 presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris called the move part of a “campaign of terror."

Acting head of the Department of Homeland Security Kevin Makalinan said last week that despite success, the situation remains emergency.

“The situation is improving by every available indicator, but we remain at crisis level and beyond,” McAleenan said.

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