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Trump Proposes Automatic Green Cards for Foreign College Graduates Starting Day One

Jun 21, 2024, 12:41 AM

Former US President Donald Trump has proposed granting automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from US colleges if he is re-elected, starting from day one of his second term. This policy would apply to all graduates, including those from two-year community colleges. Trump made these remarks during a podcast, emphasizing the need to retain skilled graduates, particularly in STEM fields, to benefit the US economy. This proposal marks a significant departure from his previous hardline stance on immigration and revives an idea previously floated by Hillary Clinton. Critics argue that this could lead to universities exploiting the immigration system and increased competition for jobs and housing.