80% of companies have an immigrant in a top leadership role—Trump’s visa crackdown is forcing them to make a ‘plan C,’ warns immigration expert
The Trump administration's visa policies are creating challenges for companies that rely on foreign workers. Immigration expert Hiba Mona Anver emphasizes the need for businesses to develop contingency plans to address potential visa processing delays. With 80% of companies having immigrants in top leadership roles, retaining skilled foreign workers is crucial for workforce stability.
- ▪The Trump administration has implemented stricter criteria for foreign workers seeking visas, including social media privacy adjustments.
- ▪Foreign-born workers constitute nearly 20% of the U.S. civilian workforce, contributing significantly to the economy.
- ▪Companies are advised to create comprehensive policies to manage visa uncertainties and retain skilled foreign employees.
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In December 2025, Apple and Google had a clear message for employees on visas: Don’t leave the U.S., lest you risk not returning.Recommended Video That month, as part of a wider crackdown in immigration, the Trump administration added new criteria for foreign workers seeking visas, including requiring H-1B applicants and dependents to adjust their social media privacy settings to “public” for official review. The extra screenings prolonged the processing and approval of visa appointments, heaping uncertainty onto employees’ travel and work plans.
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