"To qualify for an H-1B visa, a worker must be employed in a "speciality occupation," meaning it requires "highly specialized knowledge," and have at least a bachelor's degree that's related to their specialty, according to U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services. The professional, scientific and technical services sector, which includes computer services and engineering, has the most H-1B visas so far in fiscal year 2025 at 129,007."
"As of June 30, U.S. colleges and universities employed more than 16,000 workers on approved H-1B visas-making up about 5 percent of the total for fiscal year 2025. The H-1B program gives employers a way to recruit and hire foreign talent when they can't find acceptable domestic applicants. The Trump administration has argued that employers are abusing the program and using it as a way to avoid hiring American workers."
Proposed rule would require employers to pay $100,000 to secure an H-1B visa, risking thousands of college jobs. U.S. colleges and universities employed over 16,000 workers on approved H-1B visas as of June 30, about 5 percent of the fiscal 2025 total. H-1B status requires employment in a "speciality occupation" with a relevant bachelor's degree. The professional, scientific and technical services sector holds the largest share with 129,007 visas; most H-1B workers are from India. Universities use the program to hire academic staff, researchers, and medical-center personnel. Prior employer fees ranged from $2,000 to $5,000.
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