On September 14, 2025, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a temporary migration plan that will allow foreign companies to bring specialists to the U.S. to train local workers in key sectors.
The initiative seeks to boost foreign investment without altering the strict immigration policy. The following are the details of this plan and its implications.
Specialists for strategic industries
The program focuses on sectors such as semiconductors, computers, trains and shipbuilding, where the U.S. seeks to regain leadership, according to Trump.
“We need to relearn skills in industries where we were leaders,” he stated in his publication.
In 2024, foreign investment in manufacturing reached $200 billion, according to the Department of Commerce.
The plan will allow companies from countries such as Japan and the European Union to send experts to train U.S. workers, ensuring knowledge transfer.
Incentivizing foreign investment
For his part, Trump emphasized that the program will not deter foreign investment.
“We want companies to come with their specialists, train our people and stay,” he said.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson clarified that foreign workers must enter legally with specific work permits.
In 2023, the U.S. issued 181,000 H-1B visas for skilled workers, according to USCIS, and this program could increase that number by 10%, according to Bloomberg projections.
International reactions
As a result, the proposal has generated concern in allied countries.
Sean King of Park Strategies noted that a recent ICE raid on a Georgia manufacturing plant, which detained 600 workers, is unsettling foreign investors, according to Newsweek.
Japan, which invested $50 billion in the U.S. in 2024, expressed fears about the legal security of its companies, according to Reuters.
The European Union is also seeking guarantees to protect its investments, according to Euronews.
Balance with immigration policy
On the other hand, Trump assured that the program will not soften his strict immigration policy, which includes plans to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants, according to DHS.
“Every foreign worker must enter legally and leave after fulfilling his or her purpose,” Jackson stated.
In 2025, ICE increased deportations by 30%, according to CBS News.
The program seeks to prevent massive raids, such as the one in Georgia, from affecting key industries that depend on foreign labor.
Benefits for local workers
Nevertheless, the initiative promises benefits for Americans.
Trump stressed that foreign experts will train local workers to master advanced technologies, such as chip manufacturing, where the U.S. produces only 12% of the global supply, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.
In shipbuilding, production fell from 365 ships a year in 1945 to fewer than 10 in 2024, according to Navy Times.
The program seeks to reverse this trend through intensive training.
Criticism and challenges
In addition, the plan faces skepticism. The AFL-CIO warned that it could displace local workers if not properly regulated, according to The Hill.
In 2024, 15% of technology jobs were filled by foreigners on H-1B visas, according to the Economic Policy Institute, raising fears of labor competition.
Implementation of the program, as yet without clear rules, could take months, according to VisaVerge.
The White House plans to work with Congress to define eligibility criteria.
Community resources
For more information on the temporary migration plan, contact the Department of State at +1-202-647-4000 or USCIS at +1-800-375-5283.
As Trump pushes this temporary migration program, the initiative seeks to balance attracting foreign investment with his immigration control agenda, generating debate about the future of the U.S. workforce.
This article was originally published in Nueva News
