<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>ScientistsInLimbo on US Immigration, Explained Daily</title><link>https://usimmigration.today/tags/scientistsinlimbo/</link><description>Recent content in ScientistsInLimbo on US Immigration, Explained Daily</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-US</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://usimmigration.today/tags/scientistsinlimbo/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Concerns Raised Over USCIS Merit-Based Immigration Policies</title><link>https://usimmigration.today/news/concerns-raised-over-uscis-merit-based-immigration-policies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://usimmigration.today/news/concerns-raised-over-uscis-merit-based-immigration-policies/</guid><description>&lt;p>USCIS is facing criticism for its immigration policies that allegedly prioritize applicants based on their country of birth rather than merit. This concern was raised by a user on social media, highlighting the challenges faced by scientists and other skilled professionals in the immigration process.&lt;/p>
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&lt;li>The criticism was directed at USCIS and Secretary Marco Rubio.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>The post emphasizes the plight of scientists who are currently in limbo regarding their immigration status.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>The hashtags #ScientistsInLimbo and #NIW indicate a focus on National Interest Waiver applications.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>The issue reflects broader concerns about fairness in the immigration system.&lt;/li>
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&lt;p>The impact of these policies could hinder the ability of skilled immigrants to contribute to the U.S. economy. &lt;em>Need help with your immigration case? Visit &lt;a href="https://quickfiling.us"target="_blank"
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