Marjorie Taylor Greene
Trump Administration Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Essential Measure to Protect American Workers
Nov 15, 2025 10:49 am CST
The White House justifies the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee as a crucial step to prevent system abuse and protect American jobs, while highlighting "Project Firewall" to investigate companies violating visa regulations. Despite President Trump's defense of the program's necessity for importing talent, some Republican leaders are pushing to eliminate H-1B visas, which experts warn could severely impact healthcare access.
Immigration Expert Warns H-1B Visa Ban Would Harm US Healthcare and Economy
Nov 15, 2025 10:41 am CST
A prominent immigration expert warns that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposed bill to ban H-1B visas would severely impact US healthcare access and economic growth. The proposal would reduce the annual cap from 85,000 to just 10,000 visas, primarily affecting medical professionals and tech workers, while eliminating pathways to citizenship for visa holders. This comes amid ongoing debates within the Republican party after Trump defended the need for foreign talent in certain sectors.
Republican Congresswoman Proposes Bill to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program Despite Trump's Recent Support
Nov 14, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced plans to introduce legislation that would completely eliminate the H-1B visa program and remove its pathway to citizenship, despite President Trump's recent softened stance on skilled foreign workers. The proposed bill would significantly impact Indian professionals, who constitute over 70% of H-1B visa holders, with only a temporary exception for medical professionals that would be phased out over ten years.