Us visa policy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, led by Trump Administration in the US, has announced a strict immigration policy called “One-Strike” or “Catch and Cancel” policy. Under this, their visa will be canceled immediately for any legal violation by temporary visa holders living in the US. This policy is considered to be contrary to the “Catch and release” policy of the former administration, in which illegal foreigners were released after arresting. Rubio said that now the time has come to take strict action against those who insult our generosity.
America’s one-stroke policy applies to all temporary visa holders. This includes H-1B visa holder, F-1 student visa holder, tourist visa, J-1 scholar visa, and other non-immigrant visa holders. This policy is particularly applicable to those who were found to be involved in any legal offense. Adverse information about which adverse info is available (eg social media or monitoring report). Apart from this, people who support terrorism or extremist activities or are found in contact with them.
Role of USCIS and DHS
The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has now become more alert on H-1B and other immigration applications. During this time Request for Evidence (RFE) is being released in more cases. Applicants are being sought clear background and legal records. If a person’s background is found to use terrorism, violence or false documents, then his visa is being canceled immediately.
Impact on international students
This policy has emerged as a major concern for F-1 visa holders. Now the law and order record will be checked in real time by the State Department. If a student is also accused of minor crime, such as using drugs, sharing extremist content on social media, then his visa can be canceled.
What can be the results of this?
Thousands of students may have to leave the US due to America’s new visa policy. Foreign enrollment in universities may be reduced. The global image of US higher education institutions may be affected, although Rubio and Trump supporters are describing it as essential for the nation’s safety, many human rights organizations and foreign students union are criticizing this policy. They are calling it discriminatory. He says that due to this, there can be a brain drain of foreign talent.