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New Order Targets H-1B Employers Cutting American Jobs

President Trump signed a new order about the H-1B visa program.

This program lets some companies hire workers from other countries for specialized jobs.

The order tells officials to look more closely at companies that recently fired American workers.

It also applies when companies are planning similar layoffs.

Officials will check whether those companies are trying to hire foreign workers for comparable positions.

Several government departments will share wage, education, employment, and industry information.

The administration says some employers have used the program to lower wages or replace American workers.

The Labor Department will start reviewing older applications within 30 days.

Key facts

Order title: “Enhancing Program Integrity and Interagency Coordination in the Administration of the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program”
Effective date: September 18, 2026
Affected employers: Companies, outsourcing firms, and third-party placement groups sponsoring H-1B workers
Review factors: Recent or planned layoffs of American workers in comparable positions
Coordinating agencies: The Departments of State, Labor, Homeland Security, Commerce, and Education, plus the Small Business Administration
Cited wage gap: The administration cites a gap of about $9,000 to $20,000 between H-1B workers and comparable US-born workers in some industries
Labor Department timeline: A 30-day window to begin reviewing past labor condition applications

financialexpress.com · 6 hrs ago