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US narrows path to America for legal immigrants with stricter visa rules

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The United States is implementing stricter criteria for immigrant visa applications, including a more aggressive application of the "public charge" test. This test assesses whether an applicant is likely to rely on public benefits, considering factors like age, health, family size, finances, education, and skills. Immigration experts suggest this change, particularly the intensified training for consular officers, will make it significantly harder for family-based and diversity lottery applicants to immigrate to the US. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy change affecting immigration to the US. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US narrows path to America for legal immigrants with stricter visa rules

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants

    US green card interviews are on hold worldwide, student and work visas are subject to new restrictions, and citizenship is under fresh scrutiny. Here’s what the latest US immigration crackdown means for people planning to study, work or settle in America. Why did the US cancel im…

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