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H-1B Visa Overhaul: Impact on US Businesses and Workers

PBS NewsHourSeptember 23, 20258 min39,748 views
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H-1B Visa Program Overhaul

  • πŸ›οΈ The Trump administration is proposing an overhaul of the H-1B visa program for highly skilled foreign workers.
  • πŸ’° A key proposal includes a $100,000 fee for anyone applying for the visa, with a 30-day public comment period.
  • ⚠️ This move has sparked concern among employees and companies that rely on these workers, particularly in the tech sector.

Arguments for H-1B Regulation

  • πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό The H-1B program is described as a guest worker program that needs tight regulation to protect workers from exploitation.
  • πŸ“‰ Guest workers can be paid less and are
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