WATCH: Vance Says H-1B Must Enrich America, Not Swap Out U.S. Workers for Cheap Foreign Labor

Vice President JD Vance stated that H-1B visas should enrich the American economy, not replace American workers with lower-wage foreign labor. Recent administration actions, including a $100,000 fee and executive orders, have significantly reduced H-1B registrations from major IT outsourcing firms. These changes have also led to an increase in H-1B selections for individuals with U.S. master’s degrees and those commanding higher wages, while also noting a rise in unemployment for recent U.S. computer science and engineering graduates prior to the reforms.

• Vice President JD Vance advocates for H-1B visas to benefit the U.S. economy, not to substitute American workers.
• The Trump administration has implemented reforms including a $100,000 fee for certain overseas H-1B workers and increased scrutiny of labor condition applications.
• These measures have led to a 92% drop in H-1B registrations from major IT staffing and outsourcing firms.
• Consular requests for foreign workers fell by nearly 97%.
• Registrations for individuals with U.S. master’s degrees increased, as did selections tied to higher wage levels.
• Unemployment rates for recent U.S. computer science and engineering graduates were noted to be higher before the proclamation.