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Immigration is negatively affected by America’s policies in 2019

If you previously wanted to come to the United States to live or already live here but want to bring your family, you may be sorely aware of how the current administration has made it more difficult for immigrants to come to the U.S. In fact, the U.S. population saw the slowest rise in immigration since 2008 in 2018.

According to the census data, the more restrictive approach approved by the Trump administration is working to reduce immigration, and it dropped by around 200,000 people in 2018. That’s a decline of over 70 percent from 2017.

While some people in America might think the reduction in immigration is a good thing, the reality is that it should be concerning that so many people are scared away by the current administration’s actions and approach.

What’s interesting about the report is that it shows that immigration is decreasing among specific groups more quickly than others. The largest decline in immigration levels were seen among people from Asia and Latin America. At the end of 2018, around 45 million foreign-born immigrants were living in the United States. Of them, only around a fourth were undocumented.

Why is a drop in immigration so unusual right now?

The drop is unusual because of the current economy. The economy is expanding, which means that jobs should be plentiful. When there are enough jobs, people usually want to stay in the United States for work.

What is causing such a large drop in immigration?

There are a few major issues that have led to the drop, such as the travel ban involving several majority-Muslim countries that occurred in 2017 and the fact that visa application processing is now more difficult. The president’s policies also cut the total number of refugees allowed in the United States each year.

Combined, the changes in policies affect the way immigrants come to and stay in this country.

Whether it’s students coming to the United States or a family awaiting approval to join a loved one here, it’s important that they are given a fair opportunity. Applications can take a long time and need to be filled out accurately. If you are trying to come to the United States or want to bring someone you love to the country, don’t forget that you have the option of reaching out to an attorney who can help you fill out the appropriate paperwork.