Trump Administration H-1B Crackdown and “Gold Card” Visa Imperil Jobs, Innovation, and Rural Healthcare

On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a presidential proclamation that drastically changes access to the H-1B visa, used by highly skilled foreign professionals. According to the White House statement, starting September 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. (ET), every new H-1B petition must be accompanied by a payment of US$100,000. It is important […]