US immigrant visas plunge 50% under Trump policies
Legal immigration to the United States has fallen by nearly half following sweeping visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, with immigrant visa issuances dropping to 26,000 in February from a pre-administration monthly average of 52,0
October 19, 2026 (MLN): Legal immigration to the United States has fallen by nearly half following sweeping visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, with immigrant visa issuances dropping to 26,000 in February from a pre-administration monthly average of 52,000, The New York Times reported, citing the latest available government data. The decline followed a series of travel restrictions, visa suspensio...