https://usimmigration.today/tags/donald-trump/Recent content in Donald Trump on US Immigration, Explained DailyHugoen-USSun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://usimmigration.today/news/republican-bill-proposes-major-changes-to-h-1b-visa-program/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://usimmigration.today/news/republican-bill-proposes-major-changes-to-h-1b-visa-program/<p>A Republican-led bill introduced by Representative Eli Crane proposes a three-year pause on H-1B visas, alongside sweeping reforms aimed at reshaping the program. The legislation, backed by allies of former President Donald Trump, seeks to cut the annual cap on H-1B visas to 25,000 and replace the current lottery system with a wage-based selection process, establishing a minimum salary threshold of $200,000.</p> <p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proposed annual cap: 25,000 H-1B visas</li> <li>Minimum salary requirement: $200,000</li> <li>Replacement of lottery system with wage-based selection</li> <li>Additional restrictions on employer rules, job mobility, dependents, and green card pathways</li> </ul> <p>The H-1B visa program, which is widely utilized by Indian professionals, remains a contentious issue in U.S. immigration policy, with this proposal aiming to prioritize American workers over foreign labor.</p>