美国国务院还启动了"持续审查中心"，以加强对在美外国人的动态审查，确保签证持有人遵守美国法 律，并迅速撤销被认定对美国民众构成威胁者的签证。 此外，美国国务院今年已指示驻外外交官加强对签证申请人的审查，特别关注被美方视为对美国不友 好、且有政治活动背景的申请者。特朗普政府官员此前表示，部分学生签证持有人和绿卡持有人，可能 因支持巴勒斯坦或批评以色列在巴以冲突中的行为而面临遣返风险。（央视新闻） 当地时间1月12日，美国国务院表示，自美国总统唐纳德·特朗普去年重新入主白宫以来，联邦政府已撤 销超过10万份签证，创下新纪录。 现有情况显示，大规模撤销签证是特朗普政府全面收紧移民政策的一部分。美国国务院称，被撤销的签 证中包括约8000份学生签证，以及约2500份因涉及刑事活动而被取消的专业类签证。美国国务院副发言 人汤米·皮戈特表示，签证撤销的主要原因包括逾期滞留、酒驾、袭击和盗窃，较2024年增长约150%。 ...

据最新签署的公告，针对一些国家在筛选、审查和信息共享方面存在"严重不足"，美国更新了入境限制的国家名单，以保护"国家安全和公共安全"。 公告显示，此前受部分入境限制的老挝和塞拉利昂，将面临全面入境限制。另外，新增对布基纳法索、马里、尼日尔、南苏丹和叙利亚5国公民以及对持 有巴勒斯坦民族权力机构签发旅行证件的个人实施全面入境限制。根据最新政策，受到美国全面入境限制的国家数量由12个增至20个。 公告还宣布新增对尼日利亚、科特迪瓦、坦桑尼亚、多米尼克等15国实施部分入境限制，将受部分入境限制的国家数量增加到20个。 每经编辑｜陈柯名 美国总统特朗普16日签署公告，将此前受美方全面和部分入境限制的国家数量从19个扩大至40个。 图片来源：视觉中国 今年6月，美国以"国家安全"等为由，宣布对阿富汗、缅甸、乍得等12国公民实施全面入境限制，并对布隆迪、古巴、老挝等7国公民实施部分入境限制。 美国公民及移民服务局（USCIS）当天发表声明称，新成立的"USCIS 审查中心（Vetting Center）"总部将设在亚特兰大，协助联邦官员识别潜在的恐怖分 子、涉案外籍人士，以及其他可能对国家安全或公共安全构成威胁的个人。 ...

Core Points - The UK's net immigration has significantly decreased to 204,000 as of June 2025, down from 649,000 in the previous year, marking a reduction of approximately two-thirds [1] - The decline is primarily attributed to a substantial reduction in the number of people entering the UK, with arrivals dropping to 898,000, a decrease of over 400,000 from the previous year [1] - EU citizens continue to show a net outflow, with 70,000 more leaving the UK than arriving, while non-EU nationals remain the main source of net immigration but have also seen a notable decline [1] - The UK Home Office reported that 111,000 individuals applied for asylum in the year leading up to September 2025, with about half entering through illegal means [1] Immigration Policy Changes - The significant drop in net immigration is closely linked to a series of tightening immigration policies introduced by the UK government this year [2] - Key reforms include raising the threshold for skilled worker visas, abolishing low-skilled job visas, and increasing English language requirements [2] - The Home Office has initiated reforms to address inefficiencies in the asylum system, including the establishment of an independent appeals body to replace the previous initial review courts [2] Industry Concerns - While the tightening of immigration policies has effectively reduced immigration numbers, it has raised concerns among the business community [2] - There are fears that these measures may exacerbate labor shortages in sectors such as elderly care and hospitality, potentially impacting the operation of public services [2]

Core Points - Trump has signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 application fee for H-1B work visas to curb what his administration calls excessive use of the program [3][4] - The H-1B visa is popular among large U.S. companies for bringing in skilled foreign talent, particularly in the tech industry [4][6] - The new fee is expected to significantly impact industries that heavily rely on H-1B talent, especially technology [6][10] Industry Impact - The tech industry, which has long depended on H-1B visas to fill talent gaps, may face challenges in recruiting skilled workers due to the high costs associated with the new fee [6][10] - Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta have been among the largest recipients of H-1B visas, with Amazon and AWS receiving over 12,000 approvals in the first half of 2025 [9] - The new policy may disadvantage medium-sized and small businesses, which may struggle to afford the new fee compared to larger firms [10][11] Government and Policy Context - The executive order is part of a broader trend of tightening immigration policies and setting stricter limits on the types of individuals allowed to enter the U.S. [6] - The H-1B program has historically been a point of contention, with Trump previously expressing mixed views on its necessity for U.S. competitiveness [7][10] - The announcement has sparked concerns among immigration lawyers and industry leaders about the potential negative effects on the U.S. economy and its global competitiveness [10][11]

Group 1 - The U.S. labor market is facing a dual decline in supply and demand, with a notable decrease in initial jobless claims but an overall weak employment environment [1][2] - The number of initial jobless claims for the week ending September 13 was 231,000, lower than the expected 240,000 and down from the previous week's 263,000, indicating a return to a normal range over the past four years [2] - Despite the drop in initial claims, the number of individuals continuing to receive unemployment benefits remains above 1.9 million, highlighting the challenges for existing unemployed individuals to find new jobs [2][4] Group 2 - The average duration of unemployment has increased to 24.5 weeks in August, the longest since April 2022, reflecting longer job search periods for unemployed individuals [4] - Job creation has significantly slowed, with an average monthly increase of only 29,000 jobs over the past three months, indicating a stagnation in hiring activity [4] - The fluctuations in unemployment data are believed to be linked to seasonal hiring and layoffs in the Texas education system, which can temporarily impact unemployment figures [6] Group 3 - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell described the current labor market as an unusual balance, where both supply and demand have significantly decreased, leading to rising unemployment rates [8] - Economists attribute the slowdown in labor demand to uncertainties stemming from import tariffs, while tightened immigration policies have reduced labor supply, creating this unique market dynamic [8] - The Federal Reserve's recent policy actions, including the resumption of interest rate cuts, reflect concerns about the labor market and a desire to support employment [8]

Core Points - The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced stricter citizenship exam standards, requiring applicants to pass a more difficult knowledge test and demonstrate English proficiency and "good moral character" [1] - The new exam format will involve answering 20 questions from a pool of 128 related to U.S. history, politics, and government, with a passing requirement of at least 12 correct answers, compared to the previous format of 10 questions from a pool of 100 with only 6 correct answers needed [1] - These changes will apply to citizenship applications submitted after mid-October 2025, while applications submitted before this date will be evaluated under the old rules [1] Immigration Policy Context - The announcement comes amid a broader tightening of immigration policies under the Trump administration, which has intensified scrutiny of both illegal immigrants and legal visa holders [1] - Reports indicate that the Trump administration is reviewing approximately 55 million visa holders, with potential consequences for those found in violation of regulations, including visa revocation or deportation [1] - The administration has also included the assessment of applicants' involvement in "anti-American activities" as part of the review process, raising public concerns [1]

Core Viewpoint - Constellation Brands has significantly reduced its full-year guidance, leading to a notable decline in its stock price, reflecting challenges in the beer market and broader economic conditions [1][3]. Financial Performance - The company has revised its adjusted earnings-per-share (EPS) forecast from a range of $12.60 to $12.90 down to a range of $11.30 to $11.60 [3]. - Organic net sales are now expected to decline between 4% to 6%, compared to the previous forecast of a 2% decline to a 1% gain [3]. Market Conditions - CEO Bill Newlands highlighted a challenging macroeconomic environment that has dampened consumer demand and led to more volatile purchasing behavior [4]. - There has been a deceleration in high-end beer buy rates, particularly among Hispanic consumers, attributed to the immigration crackdown [4]. Industry Challenges - The alcohol sector is facing multiple headwinds, including a decrease in consumption among young people, tariffs affecting global sales, and competition from craft brewers [5]. - Despite these challenges, the company claims to be gaining market share, indicating it is outperforming its peers [4]. Historical Context - Constellation Brands experienced significant stock growth over a decade ago after acquiring rights to sell Corona and Modelo but has faced struggles since then [6]. - The recent guidance cut and ongoing challenges in the beer industry suggest that a quick turnaround is unlikely, despite interest from notable investors like Warren Buffett [6].

Core Points - The Trump administration is reviewing 55 million visa holders in the U.S., with potential visa revocation or deportation for those found in violation [1] - The U.S. State Department stated that all visa holders will undergo "continuous review," and any signs of non-compliance may lead to visa cancellation or deportation [1] - Signs of non-compliance include overstaying, criminal behavior, threats to public safety, involvement in terrorism, or support for terrorist organizations [1] Immigration Policy Changes - Since Trump's return to the White House, immigration policies have tightened, increasing scrutiny on both illegal immigrants and legal visa holders [1] - Over 6,000 student visas have been revoked this year, as reported by multiple U.S. media outlets [1] - The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its policy manual to consider factors such as anti-American sentiments and affiliations with terrorist organizations when processing immigration benefits [1]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. job market is cooling significantly, raising debates on whether the issue stems from a lack of workers or a decline in job demand, which directly impacts Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions [1][2]. Group 1: Supply Shortage Perspective - The labor force participation rate has dropped by 0.4 percentage points over the past three months, marking the largest decline in eight years, indicating reduced labor supply [3]. - Morgan Stanley's chief economist suggests that the slowdown in job growth is not contradictory to the low unemployment rate, especially considering immigration controls [3]. - Data shows a reduction of approximately 1 million foreign-born workers over the past three months, which the White House cites as a success of its immigration policies [3]. - Federal Reserve Chairman Powell indicated that as long as the unemployment rate does not rise significantly, the Fed will overlook the recent hiring slowdown [3]. Group 2: Demand Weakness Perspective - Citigroup's economist emphasizes that while immigration reduction has an impact, the details suggest that demand weakness is worsening [4]. - Analysts, including those from Bloomberg, argue that the report's data on foreign-born and native-born labor may contain statistical biases, as the sudden increase in native-born labor seems unrealistic [4]. - Analysts are focusing more on hiring data from business surveys, which were significantly revised down for May and June, to assess labor market conditions [4][5]. - Different analysts have drawn varying conclusions regarding the performance of industries heavily reliant on immigrant labor, with some indicating weakness in construction, manufacturing, and leisure sectors [5].

Core Points - The Portuguese government approved a governance program that will be submitted to the parliament, focusing on ten priority areas [1] - The program includes revisions to labor laws, advancement of national reforms, and tightening of immigration policies [1] - New immigration policy guidelines involve enhanced entry regulation, revision of existing entry systems and channels, and the establishment of a dedicated department within the public safety police system to handle foreign and border affairs [1]