Trump's H1B Visa Fee Hike Backfires, New Salary & Lottery Changes Loom

• Donald Trump's $100,000 H1B visa fee hike causes skilled professional shortage, facing US opposition.
• New DOL proposal to significantly increase foreign employee salaries is under OMB review, opposed by tech firms.
• Trump faces pressure balancing 'America First' with corporate concerns, fearing companies moving operations abroad.
• DHS proposes a 'weighted lottery' system, favoring higher-salaried professionals, reducing chances for entry-level workers.
• A US federal judge affirmed the President's broad powers on immigration, suggesting legislative solutions for petitioners.

Why It Matters: Trump's H1B policies are creating domestic backlash and major changes are underway.