David J. Bier
David J. Bier is the director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, a think tank that promotes free-market policies. He has analyzed proposals related to immigration and has raised concerns about the feasibility and legality of President Trump's new 'golden card' visa plan, particularly its potential impact on existing immigration frameworks.
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David J Bier, immigration studies director at the Cato Institute, said there was no legal basis for the study and transfer restrictions in the new regulations.
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign journalists and students – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-16
David J. Bier argued that Valdez’s proposal would put the airline industry under the administration in power.
NY assemblywoman Claire Valdez calls for abolishing the TSA PreCheck
United States· 2026-06-28
David J. Bier conducted a March 2023 analysis regarding the employment-based green card backlog for Indians.
USCIS reverses policy which protected several children of green card applicants from ‘ageing out’
India· 2025-08-10
David J. Bier provided an analysis on the employment-based green card backlog for India.
Proposed bill will ease the pathway for a green card — but will it pass?India· 2025-07-26
David J. Bier wrote that selling green cards is good in theory, but Trump's specific proposal has problems.
Plan de Trump de una "tarjeta dorada" por 5 millones de dólares genera confusión entre expertos en inmigración
Nicaragua· 2025-02-27
