By Don Tomslee
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APThe H-1B visa reform aims to combat wage suppression affecting American workers while restricting technology companies’ access to lower-cost foreign labor through substantial fee increases (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump plans to introduce sweeping H-1B visa program reform including a $100,000 fee, Bloomberg reported. The H-1B visa changes aim to address program exploitation through comprehensive fee restructuring and wage requirements.The Trump administration believes the H-1B visa program contains exploitable loopholes allowing companies to hire lower-paid foreign workers, undercutting US salaries. The proclamation may be signed as early as Friday, September 19, introducing the substantial H-1B visa fee increase.According to Bloomberg reporting, the H-1B visa reform addresses exploitation through loopholes that enable companies to hire foreign workers at reduced wages. The $100,000 H-1B visa fee serves to limit program overuse and deter cost-cutting practices.Also read: US corporate immigration strained by policy hurdles and enforcement pressuresTrump plans to direct the Labor Secretary to revise prevailing wage levels through rulemaking, ensuring H-1B visa workers receive comparable compensation to Americans. The wage revision component prevents H-1B visa-related salary suppression affecting domestic workers.Live EventsTechnology sector faces major H-1B visa cost increasesThe technology industry will likely experience the most significant H-1B visa reform impact. Tech companies heavily rely on H-1B visas to fill critical software development, engineering, and data science positions, according to Bloomberg analysis.The new H-1B visa fee structure and higher wage requirements could substantially increase technology sector hiring costs. Companies may respond by investing in domestic training programs or shifting operations offshore to avoid H-1B visa expenses.Current H-1B visa fees compared to proposed changesThe existing H-1B visa process requires a $215 fee for annual lottery registration and a $780 fee for Form I-129, the employer-filed petition for non-immigrant workers. The proposed $100,000 H-1B visa entry fee represents a dramatic cost increase.The new H-1B visa fee structure applies to each approved visa to restrict program access and deter exploitation. The fee increase transforms H-1B visa economics from affordable workforce solution to premium hiring option.H-1B program lottery system faces exploitation concernsThe current H-1B visa system issues up to 85,000 new visas annually through lottery selection. The H-1B visa lottery system has received criticism for exploitation vulnerabilities that disadvantage legitimate applicants.Also read: Trump to impose new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas in sweeping overhaulAccording to Bloomberg reporting, staffing and outsourcing companies flood the H-1B visa lottery with multiple applications, creating unfair advantages in the selection process. The practice allows certain companies to increase H-1B visa approval odds through volume submissions.Reform aims to prioritize American workers over foreign hiringThe H-1B visa fee increase and wage adjustments represent efforts to prioritize American worker employment over foreign recruitment. The Trump administration’s H-1B visa reform targets companies using the program to reduce labor costs at domestic workers’ expense.The comprehensive H-1B visa changes combine financial deterrents with wage protections to address program abuse. The reform package aims to restore the H-1B visa program’s original intent of addressing genuine skilled worker shortages rather than cost reduction strategies.The reform package aims to combat wage suppression affecting American workers while restricting technology companies’ access to lower-cost foreign labor through substantial fee increases.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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