"has been deliberately exploited to replace, rather than supplement, American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labor."
"a disadvantageous labor market for American citizens."
"'The whole idea is no more with these big tech companies or other big companies training foreign workers,' Lutnick said. 'If you're going to train somebody, you're going to train one of the recent graduates from one of the great universities across our land. Train Americans, stop bringing in people that take our jobs.'"
"restrict decisions on petitions not accompanied by a $100,000 payment."
New applicants for H-1B visas will be required to pay $100,000 to qualify, starting with the February 2026 lottery. The presidential proclamation directs the Department of Homeland Security to restrict decisions on petitions not accompanied by a $100,000 payment. The change took effect Sunday and does not apply to current H-1B visa holders. Officials say the policy targets alleged exploitation of the H-1B program that replaces American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labor and creates a disadvantageous labor market for citizens. The policy aims to prioritize top talent and encourage companies to hire and train Americans. The H-1B cap remains 85,000, with colleges and universities exempt.
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