Democrats win both chambers of Congress; analysts say Trump immigration policy unlikely to shift soon
Key points
- Democrats retook both chambers of Congress; the new Congress takes office in January.
- Analysts say Congress cannot quickly change executive policy, and H-1B and F-1 restrictions can still advance through executive action.
- Forbes cites NFAP estimates that restrictions could cut legal immigration by 33% to 50%.
Democrats retook both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, and Trump will face the new Congress in January. Forbes analysis and attorney Wei-Yu Chen say Congress can increase oversight but cannot quickly change executive policy. Forbes cites NFAP estimates that restrictions could cut legal immigration by 33% to 50% during Trump's term. H-1B, F-1 and other restrictions can still be advanced through executive action.
What employers should do
- Monitor congressional oversight of immigration policy and executive actions that may follow.
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