#visa_policy | The Distraction Index
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6 events across 5 weeks
2
Damage
3
Distraction
1
Noise
24.5
Avg A
25.1
Avg B
WEEK 52
Dec 21 – 27
NOISE
2025-12-25
Trump $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Upheld by Judge
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
23.0
B
16.0
WEEK 50
Dec 7 – 13
DMG
2025-12-11
Trump Administration Proposes Social Media History Requirement for Visa Applicants
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
33.8
B
24.2
DIST
2025-12-11
Trump Launches 'Gold Card' Visa Program Starting at $1 Million
Policy Change
federal · narrow
A
25.0
B
27.4
WEEK 38
Sep 14 – 20
DIST
2025-09-20
Trump Imposes $100K Annual Fee on H-1B Visa Applications
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
20.0
B
31.8
WEEK 22
May 25 – 31
DMG
2025-05-30
Trump Administration Targets Harvard International Enrollment
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
A
27.5
B
25.8
WEEK 15
Apr 6 – 12
DIST
2025-04-05
Trump Administration Terminates UC Berkeley Student Visas
Enforcement Action
single state · narrow
A
17.7
B
25.5