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.