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Walmart Halts H-1B Job Offers Amid Visa Fee Changes

10/22/2025

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Walmart paused job offers for candidates needing H-1B visas in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, which includes a $100,000 visa fee.
The policy change reflects stricter immigration rules that could affect U.S. businesses and high-skilled workers.
Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S., currently employs more than 2,000 H-1B visa holders.
Walmart says it remains committed to hiring top talent while reevaluating its H-1B hiring strategy.

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Walmart paused job offers for candidates needing H-1B visas in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, which includes a $100,000 visa fee.
The policy change reflects stricter immigration rules that could affect U.S. businesses and high-skilled workers.
Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S., currently employs more than 2,000 H-1B visa holders.
Walmart says it remains committed to hiring top talent while reevaluating its H-1B hiring strategy.