The Trump Administration has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program that will replace the long-standing lottery used to grant the visas for foreign workers with specialized qualifications with a new weighted system that favors higher-skilled and higher-paid workers.

FedEx is facing backlash after a report by Dallas Express revealed the company was awarded a $2.2 billion federal contract in 2022 and has since hired hundreds of foreign workers on H-1B visas.

New H-1B visa rules favor Big Tech's big salaries, limiting opportunities for startups and entry-level applicants in the job market.

The H-1B visa program is a crucial path for skilled foreign workers in U.S. industries. With the new $100,000 H-1B application fee now in effect for overseas filings—the biggest cost

Tahmina Watson's law firm assists with employment visas. She advises all visa holders with a valid stamp to return to the US immediately.

These delays stem from new US consular regulations introduced in mid-December 2025 that require enhanced social media vetting for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants.