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Lawmakers Challenge Amazon, Microsoft on H-1B Hiring Practices

9/26/2025

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Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Dick Durbin press Amazon and Microsoft on H-1B visa hiring.
The inquiry follows recent job cuts at these firms while they continue to hire foreign workers.
Lawmakers seek data on the number of H-1B workers, wages, displacement, and visa distribution (India 71%, China 11.7%).
The Trump administration proposed a $100,000 annual H-1B fee and changes to the selection process.
Meta and Walmart also received inquiries but have not commented.

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Story summary

Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Dick Durbin press Amazon and Microsoft on H-1B visa hiring.
The inquiry follows recent job cuts at these firms while they continue to hire foreign workers.
Lawmakers seek data on the number of H-1B workers, wages, displacement, and visa distribution (India 71%, China 11.7%).
The Trump administration proposed a $100,000 annual H-1B fee and changes to the selection process.
Meta and Walmart also received inquiries but have not commented.