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WASHINGTON— A surprising and dramatic shift has occurred in American immigration policy, as President Donald Trump has executed a “U-turn” on his previously hardline rhetoric regarding the H-1B visa program and skilled foreign workers. This change of tone is particularly remarkable given that his administration has been simultaneously implementing a severe crackdown on this very visa category.
In a recent interview with foreign media outlets, the US President surprisingly defended the importance of skilled foreign employees to the nation’s economy. He stressed that the United States genuinely requires foreign talent in certain specialized and complex sectors.
When questioned about the restrictions imposed on the H-1B visa, President Trump adopted a pragmatic stance. He argued that the US cannot immediately integrate long-term unemployed American citizens into complex fields like manufacturing and defense without adequate training. Therefore, he conceded, there is a necessity to bring in highly skilled and talented individuals from overseas to meet immediate national needs. He acknowledged, “You don’t have certain skill sets that Americans are going to have to learn.”
This softened approach stands in stark contrast to the administration’s earlier policies aimed at curtailing immigration. Previously, the Trump administration had imposed an annual $100,000 fee for the H-1B worker visa and had indicated plans to introduce further complex conditions and restrictions to make obtaining the visa more difficult. The President’s latest comments offer a glimmer of hope for technology companies and specialized industries that heavily rely on recruiting talented foreign professionals.
