The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rolled out new rules for the H-1B visa program, aimed at strengthening oversight and protecting skilled foreign workers.

According to NewsNation Now, these changes focus on improving compliance, preventing wage suppression, and ensuring fair treatment of foreign talent in the U.S. workforce.

However, with Donald Trump beginning his second term as President, the future of the H-1B visa program has come under scrutiny. As described by VOA News, Trump’s administration previously imposed stricter policies on skilled worker visas, causing delays and rejections that significantly impacted industries like tech and healthcare. Businesses now fear a potential resurgence of restrictive measures that could disrupt their access to global talent.

The DHS’s updated rules include reforms to the H-1B lottery process, increased monitoring of employer compliance, and steps to prevent abuse of the program. While these changes aim to balance program integrity with economic needs, Trump’s re-election has heightened concerns about the long-term viability of skilled worker visas in the U.S.

Immigration experts and advocacy groups remain divided on the developments. Some applaud the Biden-era reforms as necessary safeguards for workers and employers alike, while others warn that Trump’s return to office could destabilize the program, leaving businesses and foreign workers in a precarious position.

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