U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has stated that he plans to terminate birthright citizenship on his first day in office, with the goal of deporting all illegal immigrants within his four-year term.
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution stipulates that all persons born in the United States or subject to its jurisdiction are entitled to U.S. citizenship. Adopted in 1868, this amendment is the primary legal basis for those who support "birthright citizenship." This means that as long as a child is born on U.S. soil, they automatically acquire U.S. nationality, even if their parents are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Trump plans to abolish "birthright citizenship" for children born in the U.S. to non-U.S. citizens and illegal immigrants by signing a presidential executive order, stating that this is to correct a "misinterpretation" of the 14th Amendment. When asked about the potential legal challenges to unilaterally canceling this right, Trump indicated that he would consider amending the Constitution.
In fact, Trump intended to cancel birthright citizenship as early as his first term, but ultimately did not issue such an executive order. Now, in his second term, Trump has promised to sign an executive order to abolish "birthright citizenship" on his first day in office. However, abolishing "birthright citizenship" is not an easy task, as amending the Constitution requires a very complex and cumbersome process. WorldWay Group will continue to monitor the situation and share any new information with you as soon as it becomes available.
Furthermore, the immigration issue is one of the core topics of Trump's campaign, and he has stated without hesitation that he will implement mass deportations of those residing illegally. Trump indicated that the first to be deported would be those with criminal records. When asked if he would expand the scope of his targets, Trump added: "Well, I think you have to, it's tough—it's a very tough decision. But you have to follow the rules, regulations, and laws. They entered illegally."
Trump has consistently pursued an "America First" philosophy, and his hardline stance on immigration policy is deeply ingrained, with an especially severe attitude toward illegal immigrants. In such an environment, given the many uncertainties ahead, it is undoubtedly a wise move for immigrant families to plan their status as early as possible.
Currently, the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration program is one of the effective ways to quickly obtain a U.S. Green Card. The EB-5 program has no restrictions on age, education, language, business background, or work experience. One application allows the entire family to immigrate to the U.S., where they can live and work anywhere in the country, children can enjoy free public education (K-12), and spouses and unmarried children under 21 can immigrate together, among many other advantages.
Under the new legislation, investing in an EB-5 project under the reserved visa category offers the benefit of no visa backlog and priority processing by the USCIS. At the same time, EB-5 applicants already in the U.S., including international students, can perform "concurrent filing" in the United States. This means that applicants without a visa backlog can simultaneously submit their I-526E immigrant petition and I-485 application for adjustment of status. They can also apply for travel authorization (I-131) and work authorization (I-765), allowing them to legally reside, study, and work in the U.S., enjoy the freedom of a quasi-Green Card in advance, and quickly resolve the issue of legal status in the U.S.
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