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

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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.
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