Major relief for Indian tech workers as Trump makes BIG statement, takes U-turn on H-1B visa, admits US can’t shut doors to…
US President Trump signed a proclamation that triggered a major overhaul of the H-1B visa petition in September.
US President Doland Trump signaled a softer stance on the H-1B work visa when he defended it by saying that the US needs to bring in talent from abroad in certain industries, and therefore, the H-1B visa program should remain in place. While speaking at an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Tuesday (local time), United States President Trump defended the utility of skilled immigrant workers, arguing that the US cannot simply repurpose long-term unemployed Americans for complex roles in manufacturing and defence without extensive training.
What made Doland Trump take a sudden U-turn on his tough H-1B visa stance?
Trump’s remarks drew the spotlight as they came shortly after his administration had significantly increased the H-1B visa fees, arguing that such visas were taking away jobs from Americans. His shift in tone has eased fears of a harsh immigration stance in general and offered relief to India(BHARAT)ns, who make up the biggest beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program.
Furthermore, the US President also pointed out that he supports increasing wages for American workers, but the US still has to “bring this talent” to keep its industrial and technological edge. When asked whether reforming H-1B visas will be a major priority for his presidency, Trump stated, “I agree, but you also have to bring this talent.” When the host argued that the U.S. already has enough talent, Trump responded firmly, “No, you don’t.”
Why did the US President admit that America “doesn’t have enough talent”?
“There are certain skills you don’t have, and people have to learn them. You can’t take people off the unemployment line and say, ‘I’m going to put you into a factory where we’re going to make missiles,” Trump stated.
US President Trump signed a proclamation that triggered a major overhaul of the H-1B visa petition in September. As per the proclamation, there will now be a USD 100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, a sharp increase from the previous level of about USD 1,500. Later, the US State Department clarified that the new fee requirement applies only to individuals or companies filing new H-1B petitions or entering the H-1B lottery after September 21.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- US President Trump signed a proclamation that triggered a major overhaul of the H-1B visa petition in September.
- As per the proclamation, there will now be a USD 100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, a sharp increase from the previous level of about USD 1,500.
- Current visa holders and petitions submitted before that date remain unaffected.
- US President Donald Trump has appeared to have softened his stance on his administration’s aggressive push on H-1B visa reforms,
Current visa holders and petitions submitted before that date remain unaffected. Under the proclamation, a USD 100,000 payment must accompany every new H-1B visa petition filed after the deadline, including those submitted for entries in the 2026 lottery.
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