US farmers are advocating for an expansion of the H-2A visa program to address labor shortages, facing opposition from labor groups and some conservatives who cite concerns about worker exploitation and competition with American workers. The Trump administration's focus on immigration enforcement has intensified the debate.
US farmers are advocating for an expansion of the H-2A visa program to address labor shortages, facing opposition from labor groups and some conservatives who cite concerns about worker exploitation and competition with American workers. The proposed bill aims to remove seasonal requirements and include sectors like forestry and livestock.
US Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown on alleged H-1B visa program misuse, stating "American jobs ought to go to American workers and not foreign fraudsters." The Department of Labor has launched investigations and issued subpoenas against entities accused of exploiting the system, aiming to protect taxpayer money and prevent lower wages for American workers.
US Vice President JD Vance announced investigations and subpoenas against alleged foreign fraudsters misusing the H-1B visa program. The action aims to protect American workers and taxpayer money from exploitation by large corporations and overseas entities.
Rep. Chip Roy (R) proposes legislation to reform the H-1B visa program, citing bipartisan culpability in its abuse, particularly in suppressing wages and overlooking American STEM graduates, with measures including merit-based selection and prohibitions on hiring after layoffs.
Rep. Chip Roy introduced the "American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act" to reform the H-1B visa program, aiming to end perceived abuses and prioritize American workers. The bill includes a labor market test and seeks to abolish the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
Nvidia is aggressively hiring overseas talent through H-1B visas, securing around 1,200 positions in the first half of fiscal 2026, an increase from the previous year. This contrasts with other tech giants like Google and Amazon, which have reduced foreign hiring amid immigration uncertainty and cost-cutting measures. CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes immigration's importance to US technological leadership.
A surge of legislative proposals in the US targets the H-1B visa program, proposing significant restrictions and even abolition. While some measures aim to protect American jobs, experts warn against blunt policies. The article suggests reforms like Australia's skilled occupation list and Canada's points-based system could offer better solutions for attracting global talent.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified Thursday that only one person has been approved for Trump's $1 million gold card visa program, appearing to contradict his earlier claim of $1.3 billion in sales shortly after the December launch. The program, meant to replace the EB-5 investor visa, requires applicants to pay $1 million plus a $15,000 vetting fee, with corporations able to sponsor foreign employees for $2 million plus annual fees. Lutnick previously said the program would raise $1 trillion to help balance the budget, while the U.S. debt stands at $31.3 trillion with a $2 trillion annual deficit.
The Trump administration's Gold Card visa programme has approved only one applicant so far, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told a US House committee on Thursday. The programme offers US residency in exchange for a $1 million fee plus a $15,000 processing charge. Hundreds of applications are under review, with all candidates required to undergo 'extraordinary vetting'. The programme began accepting applications in December.
