The White House has stated that the U.S. H-1B visa program is discouraging future American workers from pursuing STEM careers, posing a risk to national security. Under the Trump administration, the program faces scrutiny for alleged misuse, with companies laying off U.S. employees to hire foreign talent. DK Shivakumar Silent on Vokkaliga Community's Decision, Heads to Delhi..!

For instance, one major firm received 5,189 H-1B approvals yet cut 16,000 American jobs; another secured 1,698 approvals while eliminating 2,400 positions; and a third slashed 27,000 U.S. roles since 2022 but obtained 25,075 H-1B visas. Some companies are even pressuring American workers to train their foreign replacements.VARANGA Women Mauve Silk Thread Embroidered Kurta Set With Dupatta

To curb these abuses, President Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B applications, applicable only to new petitions not existing applications or renewals. This measure, announced on September 19, 2025, aims to prioritize high-skilled, high-wage hires and prevent wage suppression for Americans.

The administration argues the program, which has seen H-1B IT workers rise to over 65% of the sector, contributes to high unemployment among U.S. computer science graduates (6.1%) and engineering graduates (7.5%). Tech giants like Amazon (over 10,000 approvals in early 2025), Microsoft, and Meta rely heavily on the program, primarily for workers from India (71% of approvals) and China (11.7%).Kumaraswamy’s Re-entry into Karnataka Politics: JD(S) Revival Mission with ‘Target 80’!

Critics, including U.S. tech workers, claim it sidelines Americans, while supporters like Elon Musk emphasize its role in filling talent gaps. The policy could significantly impact the tech industry, prompting companies to advise H-1B holders to stay in the U.S. amid uncertainties.Over 7,000 Potholes on Roads Already Filled, Only 5,000 Remaining: D.K. Shivakumar…!!