Although the pace of President Trump’s Executive Orders (EOs) targeting border enforcement has slowed since  Inauguration Day, the repercussions of these and more recent EOs on legal immigration have grown. 

This article will outline and assess recent efforts by federal immigration officials in the Department of State (DOS),  the Department of Justice (DOJ), and component

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued 26 Executive Orders and additional actions focused on immigration enforcement, with significant impacts on legal, employment-based immigration. The directives include stricter vetting processes, potential delays in visa processing, and heightened scrutiny for foreign workers, especially those from countries facing visa bans. This vetting process will involve not only