Trump announces plan to lift Argentina visa restrictions

[MilHojas]

Trump announces plan to lift Argentina visa restrictions in support of right-wing Milei

President Javier Milei is the Trump administration's staunchest ally in South America. The announcement coincided with a visit by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[MilHojas]

Milei receives Trump’s Homeland Security czar

The initiative had been implemented during the Carlos Menem presidency and suspended after the 2001-2. It will permit the exchange of intelligence information and immigration controls. Known as the "Immigrant Hunter," Noem toured the Casa Rosada guided by Patricia Bullrich.

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[Lanick]

I think it’ll be more than that. US, apart from the natural resources, will need the human resources of Argentina. There are very qualified, well educated Argentines across the world.

 

[mageesa]

"It will likely take two to three years before visa-free travel becomes a reality for Argentine passport holders,"

(By which time, Trump may be on his way out, Milei may be on his way out, the economy in Argentina may have become more of a risk for overstays, etc. This is far from a sure thing, but I'm glad to hear it's on the table)

Meanwhile, not sure if Trump's $250 additional visa processing fee (on top of regular fees) is in effect for Argentina, or is still just a 'concept of a plan'?

 

[dlish]

Brownie points for Milei pre election. Doubt it’ll ever happen

 

[Renzi]

I think it’ll be more than that. US, apart from the natural resources, will need the human resources of Argentina. There are very qualified, well educated Argentines across the world.

How do you figure that? Trump is aiming for net negative immigation. There is not a single sector, except maybe football, where Argentines could compete with other foreigners, many with Ivy League degrees, already struggling to find work in the US.

 

[Ries]

How do you figure that? Trump is aiming for net negative immigation. There is not a single sector, except maybe football, where Argentines could compete with other foreigners, many with Ivy League degrees, already struggling to find work in the US.

There are a lot of Argentines with Ivy League degrees already working in the USA. doing things like being deans of universities, and when Trump deports them, they will need to hire new qualified candidates, and then they will be hired back...