Visas Downsizing of federal workforce might impact visa applications Firing of US immigration judges will lead to prolonged uncertainty for migrants iStock.com/AlxeyPnferov Image Izzy Wood Reporter Wednesday 19 February 2025 A downsizing of the federal government is likely to impact the issuance of work visas and exacerbate a backlog of more than 3.6 million cases before the immigration court. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration How should US businesses prepare for ICE raids? Politics Trump’s birthright citizenship order “preys on most vulnerable” Politics Trump’s “America First” philosophy begins to take shape Immigration Sustained migration critical to US economy