Florida gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds called the H-1B visa program a “complete scam,” urging its abolition, a hard cap on legal immigration, and the end of the Senate filibuster to push reforms through.
American Airlines is facing backlash over alleged reliance on H-1B hires and outsourcing, though no evidence of wrongdoing has been confirmed.
Pipeshift CEO Arko C said Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike won’t change his startup’s hiring plans.
Trump’s executive order imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applicants, sparking concerns across the tech industry and among foreign workers.
Trump plans to introduce a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, sparking fears of major disruption to the U.S. tech industry and drawing strong reactions from supporters and critics alike.
The H-1B program, capped at 85,000 new visas annually, has grown significantly over the past two decades, with more than 400,000 approvals in 2024 — the majority being renewals.
H-1B holders must return home for interviews under stricter State Department policy
As major U.S. tech companies accelerate layoffs, their continued use of H-1B visas has sparked renewed scrutiny and criticism.
“They’re laying off all these American workers, and then they’re importing H-1B people to work for cheaper. I think that’s a total SCAM!” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said during a fiery speech denouncing the federal visa system.
The documents say 60 days. The deportation notices say ‘now.’ For hundreds of skilled immigrants, America’s immigration promises aren’t matching reality.