Proclamation on H-1B Visa Restrictions

On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation imposing new restrictions on the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers under the H-1B visa program. As part of this initiative, companies must now include a $100,000 payment with their H-1B petitions for new applications, aimed at reducing the displacement of U.S. workers and strengthening national security. The Proclamation also calls for enhanced documentation and verification processes to ensure compliance with the new requirements.

The administration expresses concerns about the increasing number of H-1B visa holders in the workforce, particularly in the IT sector, where the share of foreign workers has significantly increased in recent years. Statistics indicate that unemployment rates among recent graduates in computer science and engineering are notably higher than those in other fields, raising alarms about the impact of foreign labor on job opportunities for American graduates. The Trump administration aims to address these issues by revising wage levels and prioritizing high-skilled, high-paid H-1B workers to ensure that American jobs are not affected negatively.

In addition to the changes to the H-1B program, President Trump emphasizes his administration’s commitment to prioritizing American workers through various economic policies, such as negotiating trade deals and implementing tariffs to protect domestic manufacturing. The Proclamation reflects a broader strategy to secure jobs for U.S. citizens and ensure that federal resources support American workers. These measures are framed as necessary steps to safeguard national interests and promote economic stability for American families.

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