The announcement of a new $5 million gateway to American citizenship has sent shockwaves through immigrant communities. Fear is spreading that this is the beginning of the end for H-1B visas and Green Cards.
A social media post claims the US government might scrap all existing immigration programs, leading to companies being forced to buy Gold Cards instead. However, the reality seems to be far from this claim.
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Trump’s new Gold Card is only trying to replace the existing EB-5 program. There is no clarity on whether the companies can buy these for their employees.
Adding to the wild speculations, the social media user predicts that Gold Cards bought by the companies wouldn’t be tied to single users but they can be cycled between different employees.
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Even Trump’s critics see this as a far-fetched claim, with one commenting, “What company will replace H1b that they file for
While there is panic among the immigrant communities in the US, some are blowing it out of proportion. One needs to be wary and verify the information they spread, not to create unnecessary chaos or confusion.
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