Source: Washington Monthly
by Robert D Atkinson
“MAGA Republicans have long criticized the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. organizations (businesses, non-profits, and government) to enter a lottery for the right to hire high-skilled foreign workers temporarily. Up to 85,000 visas are up for grabs annually. Critics argue the program takes jobs away from American workers, who are purportedly President Donald Trump’s top priority. So, it wasn’t surprising to see him require any organization petitioning to employ an H-1B worker to pay $100,000 — a fee few can afford. Will this de facto ban on H-1B visas protect American workers? Don’t count on it. Likely the opposite will result: Fewer U.S. jobs and weaker U.S. companies.” (10/02/25)
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/10/02/trumps-h-1b-visa-plan-will-backfire/