Joseph Edlow

Joseph Edlow

politician United States

Joseph Edlow is President Trump's nominee for the position of director at US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). He has recently garnered attention for his controversial stance on the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows international students to work in the United States post-graduation. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Edlow expressed his desire to end the OPT program, citing issues with its application and management in recent years. His remarks have sparked concern within the international student community, particularly among those from countries like India, where a significant number of students participate in the program.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,108,452
Power
2,545$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 4.00 0.07% +0% 1,380,004,385 953,700 $2,900,000 2,004$
Vietnam 1 4.00 0.16% +0% 97,338,583 154,751 $340,000 541$
Totals 2 1,477,342,968 1,108,451 $3,240,000 2,545$
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Recent Mentions

Vietnam Vietnam: Joseph Edlow proposed to eliminate the work rights for students after they have completed their studies. 4

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Du học sinh Mỹ diện OPT bị nhắc nhở

India India: Joseph Edlow is President Trump’s nominee for the post of the director at US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 4

The Times of India: Optional practical training under fire: Donald Trump nominee seeks to end post-graduation work