Explaining proposed changes to H-1B visa program

Breakdown

• The administration plans to reduce the number of workers admitted under the H-1B visa program.
• A $100,000 fee per visa and a shift from a lottery to a skills-based allocation are proposed. 27s
• The goal is to prioritize American workers for high-paying tech and finance jobs. 50s
• Larger tech companies may be better able to afford the new fees than smaller startups. 1m 25s
• There are concerns about whether enough qualified American workers are available to fill these roles. 1m 40s