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Trump's H-1B Changes: Higher Fees and Wage-Based Selection

9/24/2025

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The Trump administration proposed changes to the H-1B visa program, including a $100,000 fee and a weighted selection to favor higher-paid workers.
The system would replace the lottery with wage-category-based selection to favor higher-paid workers.
It faces a 30-day public comment period and potential legal challenges.
The Economic Policy Institute notes layoffs at major H-1B users but does not link them to visa usage.

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Story summary

The Trump administration proposed changes to the H-1B visa program, including a $100,000 fee and a weighted selection to favor higher-paid workers.
The system would replace the lottery with wage-category-based selection to favor higher-paid workers.
It faces a 30-day public comment period and potential legal challenges.
The Economic Policy Institute notes layoffs at major H-1B users but does not link them to visa usage.