Immigration Rising US denial rates signal a tougher path for global talent Immigration officials are applying existing standards more exactingly and demanding more detailed evidence iStock.com/MattGush Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 23 April 2026 Since Donald Trump returned to the White House mobility experts have warned that his new administration’s policies would make it harder for US employers to hire top talent from abroad. 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... Politics China turns to visas as trade war with US turns personal Politics America’s First Amendment meets Trump’s migration policy Politics How Trump’s policies are affecting migration at home and abroad Politics Trump defends need for H-1B talent, says US workforce lacks specialised skills