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Trump, Modi Talk Trade, Avoid Immigration at White House Briefing

Despite expectations, H-1B visas and deportation policies were sidelined as Trump focused on tariffs.

Feb 14, 2025
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President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi Press Briefing

WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint press briefing at the White House on Feb. 13, focusing primarily on trade and diplomatic relations. Migrant Insider, the only exclusive migrant-focused newsletter on Capitol Hill, attended with the goal of questioning Trump and Modi on key immigration issues—specifically, whether they had discussed extending the H-1B visa program or increasing caps for Indian applicants. Additionally, we sought a response from Stephen Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff, on how he planned to advance immigration policies despite judicial challenges.


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