As part of its ongoing immigration crackdown, the Trump administration has announced plans to conduct an extensive review of all visa holders currently residing in the United States. The review is intended to identify individuals who may have committed deportable offenses, such as criminal activities or overstaying their visas. This initiative is expected to affect millions of individuals, many of whom have lived and worked in the US for years.
Alongside this comprehensive vetting process, the administration has also announced the temporary halt of truck driver visas. This decision follows previous measures targeting Mexican and Central American immigrants, as well as asylum seekers. The administration argues that truck drivers pose a particular risk due to the nature of their work, which requires frequent travel across borders.
These measures are part of the administration’s broader strategy to strengthen border security and reduce the number of unauthorized immigrants entering the country. Critics argue that the policies could lead to a significant increase in deportations and negatively impact the workforce, particularly in industries reliant on immigrant labor. The administration, however, maintains that these steps are necessary to protect national security and preserve the integrity of the immigration system.