American workers protection
White House Defends Trump's "Nuanced" H-1B Visa Policy: Balancing Foreign Expertise with American Jobs
Nov 25, 2025 12:24 pm CST
The White House has clarified President Trump's position on H-1B visas as a balanced approach that initially welcomes specialized foreign workers to establish new industries while emphasizing long-term transition to American employment. Despite imposing a $100,000 fee for new applications to prevent system abuse, Trump supports strategic foreign expertise for sectors like semiconductor manufacturing, with the expectation these workers will train Americans. This policy has sparked debate among conservatives and faces legal challenges from business organizations, even as Indian workers continue to receive the majority of H-1B approvals.
Trump Administration Tackles H-1B Visa Abuse: New Measures to Protect American Workers
Oct 31, 2025 08:25 pm CST
The Trump administration has launched initiatives to combat H-1B visa abuse, including Project Firewall and a $100,000 petition fee. A Department of Labour video highlights that 72% of visa holders are Indians and accuses companies of unfairly replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign labor. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also ordered state universities to prioritize hiring Americans over foreign workers on visas.