H-1B visa
Trump Backs H-1B Visas Citing Shortage of Workers With 'Certain Talents' in High-Skill Fields
President Donald Trump said the United States lacks workers with "certain talents" needed in key industries, defending the H-1B skilled worker visa program even as his administration imposes new financial barriers on employers seeking to hire foreign specialists.
Florida Universities to Stop Hiring Foreign H-1B Workers Under DeSantis Plan: 'We Can Do It With Florida Residents or Americans'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the state's public universities to halt the hiring of foreign workers on H-1B visas, arguing that positions should be filled by U.S. citizens and, ideally, Florida residents.
MAGA 'Civil War' Explained: Tech Leaders and Far Right Clash Over Foreign Worker Visas
Political observers caution that the growing divide could undermine Trump's ability to fulfill his campaign promises.
Internet Mocks Elon Musk As He Posts Job Listing for DOGE Following H-1B Visa Debate: 'Are Americans Allowed to Apply?'
Musk has been feuding with the MAGA faithful since he called for hiring foreign workers to fill tech jobs in the U.S.
Biden Administration Rolls Out H-1B Visa Overhaul: Boosting Innovation or Undermining U.S. Workers?
New rules promise flexibility and oversight to fill critical job vacancies, but critics claim the program prioritizes cheap foreign labor over American talent.
The Biden Administration to Overhaul Current H-1B Visa Program, Streamline the Selection Process
The program is designed to grant legal entry to thousands of skilled workers every year in the fields of science, math, engineering and the tech industry.
H-1B Visa Applications More Than Doubled Under Biden In 2023: Report
Even with concerns surrounding the exploitation of the H-1B visa program, many workers still applied to the program in 2023, more than double the numbers from last year.