skilled foreign workers
20 US States Challenge Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Impact on Healthcare and Education
Dec 13, 2025 09:53 am CST
Twenty US states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing it's illegal and threatens essential public services. Led by California, the lawsuit claims the policy bypasses required rulemaking processes and would worsen critical staffing shortages in education and healthcare sectors, where H-1B professionals play vital roles. The controversial fee affects a program that serves as a key pathway for skilled foreign workers, particularly in technology, medicine, and academia.
Trump's New H-1B Visa Strategy: Temporary Foreign Workers to Train Americans Before Returning Home
Nov 13, 2025 11:04 am CST
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals President Trump's reimagined H-1B visa program that focuses on bringing skilled foreign workers temporarily to train Americans in manufacturing and technology sectors, aiming to rebuild domestic capabilities while ensuring the skills transfer benefits American workers long-term.