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Trump's H-1B Visa Rule Criticized by Job Expert

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Amanda Goodall, the creator of Job Chick & InsiderEdge, has spoken out against Trump's new H-1B visa rule, saying it unfairly impacts foreign workers and smaller businesses. Goodall argues that the $100,000 filing fee, meant to preserve American employment, is a barrier for foreign workers and smaller businesses, while larger outsourcing companies often avoid the expense for employees already in the US. On X, Goodall noted that outsourcing firms with foreign graduates already inside the US tend to skip the fee, highlighting a loophole in the system. She also pointed out that the visa spots for fiscal year 2026 are already taken, making the fee essentially meaningless for many applicants. Many on X supported Goodall's claim that the fee should be applied to all work visas, citing government statistics that 71% of H-1B holders derive from F-1 student visas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The $100,000 H-1B filing fee was introduced to preserve American employment, but critics argue it impacts foreign workers and smaller businesses.
  • Larger outsourcing companies often avoid the expense for employees already in the US, using loopholes in the system.
  • The visa spots for fiscal year 2026 are already taken, making the fee essentially meaningless for many applicants.
  • 71% of H-1B holders derive from F-1 student visas, highlighting the need for a fair and consistent visa policy.
  • The fee should be applied to all work visas to prevent companies from exploiting loopholes and circumventing the system.
  • Smaller businesses and foreign workers are disproportionately affected by the $100,000 filing fee, which can be a significant barrier to entry.
  • The current system allows outsourcing firms to hire foreign workers domestically without paying the extra fee, while smaller businesses must pay the price.

Statistics:

  • 71% of H-1B holders derive from F-1 student visas (source: unknown)
  • The visa spots for fiscal year 2026 are already taken (source: USCIS)
  • The $100,000 H-1B filing fee is a barrier for foreign workers and smaller businesses (source: Amanda Goodall)
  • Outsourcing firms with foreign graduates already inside the US tend to skip the fee (source: Amanda Goodall)
  • 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption are the congressionally mandated limits for fiscal year 2026 (source: USCIS)

Sources:

  • "USCIS Update" by USCIS (date: October 25, 2023)
  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.

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