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(The Guardian)‘Every day the policy changes’: chaos and confusion for Filipino workers over US immigration rules

Release Date
2026-06-08
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The Guardian
Summary
Filipino migrant workers in the United States are facing growing uncertainty as immigration policies under the Trump administration continue to shift. A recent Department of Homeland Security memo suggested that some immigrants seeking permanent residency might have to return to their home countries to apply for a green card. Although the policy was reportedly softened soon afterward, the lack of clear official guidance has left many migrants confused and reluctant to proceed with their applications.

The uncertainty is particularly significant because Filipino migrants play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare and caregiving sectors. Nearly one in five healthcare workers in the United States is an immigrant, and more than 171,000 Filipino nurses work in the country. Many others provide essential elder-care and home-care services.

Migrant advocates argue that the changing policy environment makes workers more vulnerable to exploitation. Some employers allegedly use threats of immigration enforcement to discourage workers from reporting labor abuses or demanding better working conditions. Advocacy groups have also expressed concern about the detention of some lawful permanent residents as immigration enforcement has intensified.

Filipino caregivers interviewed for the article described fears about their futures, their families, and the elderly Americans who depend on them. Many have built long-term relationships with patients and worry that forced departures could disrupt both their own lives and the care system.

The article concludes that the human impact extends beyond migrants themselves. It highlights the need for clearer immigration policies from the U.S. government and greater economic opportunities in the Philippines so that workers are not compelled to seek livelihoods abroad in the first place.
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