Trump’s H-1B Visa Overhaul Challenges Status Quo, Defends American Workers and Sovereignty

President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation dramatically escalating fees for H-1B visas signals a deliberate effort to reclaim American workplaces from exploitative foreign labor practices that undermine our nation’s sovereignty and economic strength. The move, which proposes raising annual H-1B visa fees from a mere $215 to an unprecedented $100,000, strikes at the heart of an immigration program that has long been criticized for incentivizing companies to prioritize cheap overseas talent over hardworking American workers. While India—whose citizens represent over 70% of H-1B holders—expresses concern about potential disruption to families and industry ties, the reality is that this plan confronts a...