The White House stated that registrations for these visas from the largest IT staffing and outsourcing firms have fallen 92%, from 24,946 to 2,055, since the initial restrictions were applied. Vice President JD Vance said the moves prevent firms from replacing Americans with "cheap foreign labor," though technology companies are currently lobbying to withdraw a proposed $103,265 fee on most new H-1B filings.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Restricts H-1B Visas After IT Firm Registrations Drop 92%
US Politics26 days ago
The Trump administration is ordering federal agencies to scrutinize whether companies have laid off similarly situated American workers when reviewing applications for H-1B visas. A new executive order requires the Departments of Labor, Homeland Security, State, Commerce and Education, as well as the Small Business Administration, to coordinate these reviews. A separate proclamation extends a $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B workers entering the U.S. through Sept. 21, 2027.
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