Trump administration expands H-1B visa crackdown and fee extension

H-1B visa immigration policy workforce layoffs skilled labor visa application fees

The Trump administration has expanded its crackdown on the H-1B visa program through a new executive order and the extension of significant application fees. The administration has renewed a $100,000 H-1B visa fee through September 2027. Additionally, a new executive order directs federal agencies, including the Departments of State, Labor, and Homeland Security, to scrutinize employers who seek skilled foreign workers while simultaneously conducting or planning layoffs of similarly situated American employees.

Vice President JD Vance stated the policy aims to prevent corporations from replacing American workers with lower-cost foreign labor. The administration noted that previous enforcement measures have already led to a 92% drop in H-1B registrations from large IT outsourcing firms.

The moves have faced significant pushback from various sectors. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) warned that a proposed $103,265 fee could cost the U.S. Treasury up to $38 billion over a decade if application volumes decline significantly. In the healthcare sector, the American Hospital Association and American Medical Association expressed concerns that high fees could disrupt access to medical professionals. Meanwhile, tech industry groups like TechNet have urged the administration to withdraw the fee proposal, arguing it could undermine American competitiveness in the global artificial intelligence race.

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American Medical Association · Department of Homeland Security · Donald Trump · JD Vance · TechNet · United States government

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Major healthcare associations have criticized the proposed H-1B visa fees, arguing they could impact access to care and international medical graduates. dailycallernewsfoundation.org
[● 5 SOURCES] An executive order directs federal agencies to scrutinize H-1B petitions based on whether companies have recently laid off or plan to lay off American workers. americanfaith.com · yournews.com · amgreatness.com · www.businesstoday.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] A proposed $103,265 H-1B fee could result in a $32 billion to $38 billion loss in federal receipts over 10 years if applications decline by 36% to 38%. articles.thelocalreport.in
[● 4 SOURCES] The administration extended the $100,000 H-1B visa fee through September 2027. chale.news · americanfaith.com · amgreatness.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] TechNet, representing major internet and AI companies, urged the administration to withdraw the proposed H-1B fee, claiming it could hinder the U.S. AI race against China. freerepublic.com
[● 3 SOURCES] H-1B registrations from large IT outsourcing firms have decreased by 92% due to previous enforcement measures. americanfaith.com · amgreatness.com