How Trump’s immigration policies hurt legal immigration, data reveals
USA Today reports that, although President Trump often claims to be targeting undocumented immigrants for removal,
"new data shows legal pathways for immigration have also taken a dramatic hit.
In 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approved 8.3 million applications compared to the 11.4 million in 2024, a 27% decrease.
Employment-based and humanitarian petitions made up the bulk of the change, dropping 26% and 69%, respectively. Green card-related approvals dropped by 16%. On the other hand, family-based petition approvals were up 8% while naturalization-related approvals held steady."