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H-1B VisaApr 30, 2026·1 min read·🔥 High relevance

The future of H-1B under a potential second Trump term

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Berry Appleman & Leiden

bal.com
10h ago
The future of H-1B under a potential second Trump term

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In this election cycle, the issue of immigration is not just about what is happening at the border. The direction of the H-1B visa program is also on the line. Since many immigration policy changes are made through the executive branch, the winner of the election will heavily influence the future of employment-based immigration.

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In this election cycle, the issue of immigration is not just about what is happening at the border. The direction of the H-1B visa program is also on the line. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations to work temporarily in the United States. This in-demand program is the primary pathway by which employers can recruit and hire foreign workers with expertise in specialized fields such as technology, engineering and healthcare — often filling crucial skills gaps. Since many immigration policy changes are made through the executive branch, the winner of the election will heavily influence the future of employment-based immigration.

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