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title: "Smita Paliwal on the Economic Impact of the Blocked Citizenship Order"
date: 2025-02-07
author: "King Stubb & Kasiva"
url: https://ksandk.com/news/smita-paliwal-on-the-economic-impact-of-the-blocked-citizenship-order/
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# Smita Paliwal on the Economic Impact of the Blocked Citizenship Order

Posted On - 7 February, 2025 • By - King Stubb & Kasiva

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The indefinite block on **Trump’s citizenship order** has provided relief to H-1B and L-1 visa holders, but legal experts caution that the decision could have broader economic implications.

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**Smita Paliwal**emphasized the significance of immigrant labour in key industries, stating, *“This could have a ripple effect on the US economy, as these industries are heavily dependent on immigrant workers.”*

Industries such as **healthcare, education, and research** rely extensively on skilled immigrant professionals, and any shifts in policy affecting these workers could **disrupt talent pipelines, slow innovation, and impact overall economic growth**.

Read Article: [https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/relief-for-h-1bs-l-1s-trump-s-citizenship-order-blocked-indefinitely-125020600252_1.html](https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/relief-for-h-1bs-l-1s-trump-s-citizenship-order-blocked-indefinitely-125020600252_1.html)

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