The Trump administration plans to change H-1B visa regulations by favoring employers who offer higher wages, which may disadvantage entry-level foreign workers. This transformation of the visa program risks turning it into a premium work permit, likely complicating job opportunities for those with smaller salaries. The proposal could undermine the existing lottery system for distributing H-1B visas. Experts warn this may hinder recruitment in fields with workforce shortages, such as software engineering and other STEM fields, and could impact the competitiveness of U.S. businesses.
"The Trump administration wants to overhaul the nation's visa programme for highly skilled foreign workers, changing H-1B visa rules to favour employers paying higher wages."
"This shift may prevent many employers, including small and midsize businesses, from hiring the talent they need in shortage occupations, ultimately reducing America's global competitiveness."
"It could effectively transform the H-1B visa into a luxury work permit, disadvantaging early-career workers with smaller salaries, including teachers."
"It's hard to find U.S. workers in certain types of specialty fields, including software engineers and developers and some STEM positions."
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