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Trump targets H-1B visa in gamble to protect American jobs
Whether his solution is the right fix for the US economy remains to be seen, but changes are needed to end gaming of the foreign workers programme.
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The plan by US President Donald Trump answers critics in and out of Maga who complain that companies are addicted to hiring cheaper foreign workers.
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Patricia Lopez
US President Donald Trump is taking yet another gamble on immigration, betting that he can force companies to compete for skilled American engineers and tech workers rather than hire foreign workers through the popular H-1B visa programme. Employers won’t like it – but reform of the programme is long overdue.
The overhaul, signed by the President last week, escalates the price of entry to US$100,000 (S$128,000) per worker
