Trump’s recent shift on the H-1B visa program, which allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers, has sparked controversy. Once a vocal critic, he now praises the program, citing its importance for US innovation, particularly in tech. His new stance aligns him with tech figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy but has divided his political base, with figures like Steve Bannon opposing it. The debate over skilled immigration and visa reform intensifies in his second term.
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The CUET UG 2025 application window is closing soon, with the deadline set for March 22, 2025 (11:50 PM). Candidates must complete their registrations on cuet.nta.nic.in before the cutoff. The exam will be conducted from May 8 to June 1, 2025, in CBT mode. An application correction window will be available from March 24 to March 26, 2025.