New US curb on high-skill immigrant workers ignores evidence of its likely harms
https://www.piie.com/blogs/realtime-economics/2025/new-us-curb-high-skill-immigrant-workers-ignores-evidence-its-likely
H-1B workers are not merely jobholders; their labor is a crucial factor of production that drives US economic growth and opportunity, extensive research has found. From 1990 to 2010, rising numbers of H-1B holders caused 30–50 percent of all productivity growth in the US economy. This means that the jobs and wages of most Americans depend in some measure on these workers.
https://www.piie.com/blogs/realtime-economics/2025/new-us-curb-high-skill-immigrant-workers-ignores-evidence-its-likely
H-1B workers are not merely jobholders; their labor is a crucial factor of production that drives US economic growth and opportunity, extensive research has found. From 1990 to 2010, rising numbers of H-1B holders caused 30–50 percent of all productivity growth in the US economy. This means that the jobs and wages of most Americans depend in some measure on these workers.
High-Skilled Visas Have Problems. Trump’s $100,000 Fee Won’t Fix Them.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/business/economy/h1b-visas-problems.html
For years, proposals have circulated to stop abuse of the H-1B program. The Trump administration’s big changes largely ignored them.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/business/economy/h1b-visas-problems.html
For years, proposals have circulated to stop abuse of the H-1B program. The Trump administration’s big changes largely ignored them.
Trump’s visa squeeze sparks chaos in Silicon Valley
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/09/27/trumps-visa-squeeze-sparks-chaos-in-silicon-valley/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/09/27/trumps-visa-squeeze-sparks-chaos-in-silicon-valley/
Trump’s H-1B visa caper will backfire
https://www.ft.com/content/9fc8f69e-52dc-4552-bcde-e39eb6b0df84
The move shows how slender a grasp the president has of what makes the American economy so successful.
Failing Schools Are Why We Need H-1B Visas
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/failing-schools-are-why-we-need-h-1b-visas-6630267c
The Trump administration risks losing American companies by making it costly to hire foreigners.
The move shows how slender a grasp the president has of what makes the American economy so successful.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/failing-schools-are-why-we-need-h-1b-visas-6630267c
The Trump administration risks losing American companies by making it costly to hire foreigners.
Silicon Valley hiring in turmoil after new H-1B visa fees, move spurs offshoring talk
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/silicon-valley-hiring-turmoil-after-new-h-1b-visa-fees-move-spurs-offshoring-2025-09-23
The Trump administration's hefty new visa fees for H-1B workers have prompted high-level talks inside companies in Silicon Valley and beyond on the possibility of moving more jobs overseas - precisely the outcome the policy was meant to stop.
US grabs visa pennies in economic steamroller path
https://www.reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/us-grabs-visa-pennies-economic-steamroller-path-2025-09-22
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/silicon-valley-hiring-turmoil-after-new-h-1b-visa-fees-move-spurs-offshoring-2025-09-23
The Trump administration's hefty new visa fees for H-1B workers have prompted high-level talks inside companies in Silicon Valley and beyond on the possibility of moving more jobs overseas - precisely the outcome the policy was meant to stop.
US grabs visa pennies in economic steamroller path
https://www.reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/us-grabs-visa-pennies-economic-steamroller-path-2025-09-22
Reverse brain drain: governments hope to lure talent after US visa change
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/reverse-brain-drain-governments-hope-lure-talent-after-us-visa-change-2025-09-22
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/reverse-brain-drain-governments-hope-lure-talent-after-us-visa-change-2025-09-22
H-1B Visas Are Good for U.S. Workers
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/h-1b-visas-are-good-for-u-s-workers-ac53affa
Foreigners often bring rare skills that boost the productivity of their colleagues and companies.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/h-1b-visas-are-good-for-u-s-workers-ac53affa
Foreigners often bring rare skills that boost the productivity of their colleagues and companies.
H-1B visa war will accelerate AI jobs reckoning
https://www.reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/h-1b-visa-war-will-accelerate-ai-jobs-reckoning-2025-09-22
https://www.reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/h-1b-visa-war-will-accelerate-ai-jobs-reckoning-2025-09-22
Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee Spurs Confusion and Chaos
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/business/trump-h1b-visas-fee-employees.html
The White House sought to clarify the proclamation, but many companies were cautious. “We are still flying in somewhat foggy conditions,” one attorney said.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/business/trump-h1b-visas-fee-employees.html
The White House sought to clarify the proclamation, but many companies were cautious. “We are still flying in somewhat foggy conditions,” one attorney said.