"Trump's Termination of H-1B Program Sparks Warnings Amidst Immigration Enforcement Intensification"
The White House is set to sign a proclamation on Friday that will restrict entry under the H-1B program unless accompanied by payment. The H-1B visa program, a key issue in the news, is a subject of concern for many, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors.
Currently, the H-1B visa application fees include a $215 lottery registration fee and a $780 Form I-129 petition fee. However, President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to increase these fees significantly, to $100,000.
The reported move is intended to curb overuse and abuse of the H-1B program. Economists and immigration lawyers have expressed concerns about the potential impact of such a move. David J. Bier, Director of Immigration Studies at Cato Institute, tweeted that Trump's reported move would harm US workers by lowering wages and increasing prices. Daniel Di Martino, a Columbia University PhD and Manhattan Institute, stated that adding a $100,000 fee to obtain an H-1B visa would likely end the program.
President Trump is also planning to order changes to the prevailing-wage levels for the H-1B program. It is unclear when the administration will increase the H-1B visa application fees to $100,000 or implement these changes. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has so far not announced when these changes will take effect.
The H-1B visa program is not limited to US citizens but is open to foreign workers. It is for foreign workers employed in specialty occupations in the United States, often in the technology field. The latest updates on the H-1B visa program have been reported by Reuters.
The potential changes to the H-1B program have raised questions and concerns among foreign workers. For example, Indonesian women shoplifting in the US have wondered if such actions could affect their H-1B application process.
In conclusion, the White House's plans to restrict entry under the H-1B program and increase fees have sparked debate and concern among economists, immigration lawyers, and foreign workers. The potential impact of these changes on the US economy and the H-1B visa program remains to be seen.
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