The former president of the United States and Republican candidate, Donald Trump, has announced a proposal to grant automatic permanent residence (green card) to immigrants who graduate from a university in the United States. This significant change in his immigration stance was revealed on Friday, June 21, 2024.

During an interview on the "All-In" podcast, Trump explained: "What I want to do and what I will do is if you graduate from a university I think you should automatically get, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay. in this country". The proposal includes both graduates of traditional universities and those who complete two- or four-year programs at community colleges.

This announcement marks a turn in the immigration policy of the former president, who in his previous term (2017-2021) adopted a much stricter stance towards immigration. Trump has been a vocal critic of current President Joe Biden's immigration policies and has promised to address this issue from day one if he is re-elected.

During his presidency, Trump was known for his heavy-handed approach to immigration, blaming undocumented immigrants for crime and loss of jobs for Americans. Additionally, he has promised that, if he returns to the White House, he will carry out the largest deportation operation in United States history.

The automatic residency proposal for university graduates seeks to attract and retain talent educated in the country, facilitating their integration and permanence in American society.

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