President Donald Trump has taken a bold stand against the exploitation of the H-1B visa program with a groundbreaking proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” This directive accuses U.S. companies of displacing talented American graduates with cheaper foreign labor. It’s a long-overdue wake-up call for the nation.
Breitbart reported that the proclamation, a landmark moment in Washington, D.C., highlights a systemic issue long ignored by elites and media. Trump claims 2.5 million visa workers now occupy one-in-four tech jobs that should belong to American professionals. Between 2000 and 2019, foreign STEM workers doubled from 1.2 million to 2.5 million.
Under this new policy, agencies are directed to impose a hefty $100,000 fee for each H-1B hire from abroad. The goal is to curb fraud and protect career-starting roles for U.S. graduates. This pro-American stance could resonate with millions sidelined by unfair hiring practices.
“The H-1B nonimmigrant visa program… has been deliberately exploited to replace, rather than supplement, American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labor,” said President Donald Trump in his proclamation. This sharp critique exposes a betrayal of our workforce by corporate greed.
Isn’t it ironic that while progressive agendas champion fairness, they’ve turned a blind eye to this job theft? President Trump’s leadership aims to restore opportunity for Americans, a stark contrast to decades of establishment neglect that favored profit over patriotism.
Disturbing data reveals the scale of displacement, with foreign workers in computer and math roles rising from 17.7% in 2000 to 26.1% by 2019. In IT, H-1B workers jumped from 32% in FY 2003 to over 65% in recent years. Multinationals are firing Americans while hiring visa holders en masse.
Consider the numbers: one IT firm approved for 1,700 H-1B workers in FY 2025 laid off 2,400 Americans in Oregon in July. Another slashed 27,000 U.S. jobs since 2022 while securing 25,000 H-1B approvals. A third cut 1,000 jobs in February, yet gained 1,100 H-1B slots for FY 2025.
The proclamation also notes shady practices, with foreign hiring managers allegedly trading jobs for kickbacks through obscured online markets. This black-market system, often supported by corporate and federal silence, pushes our graduates out of tech and future leadership roles. It’s a national disgrace.
Further compounding the issue, George W. Bush’s OPT and CPT programs handed tax-exempt work permits to 400,000 foreign graduates in 2024, triple the new H-1B visas issued. Many snag entry-level jobs via ethnic networks, often promising salary kickbacks, further marginalizing American talent.
Yet challenges loom as lawyers for H-1B firms exploit loopholes, claiming the $100,000 fee applies only to new arrivals, not extensions or student visa conversions. With 700,000 H-1Bs extending status every three years, the policy’s impact could be diluted. Legal battles are already anticipated.
The proclamation permits industry exemptions, and with 600,000 Indian visa workers awaiting green cards, implementation remains uncertain. Trump’s separate “Gold Card” proposal, priced at $1 million per immigrant for national benefit, muddies the waters. It doesn’t explicitly reserve jobs for American graduates.
Despite low ratings among white-collar voters, this move could shift perceptions if executed effectively. Many Indian visa workers fear repatriation, while others claim America’s economy hinges on their presence. Such bravado only underscores the need for reform.
For over 30 years, establishment media has overlooked the damage to American graduates, a silence rebuked by this proclamation and Breitbart News’ 1,000-plus H-1B articles since 2015. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies face sharp criticism for perpetuating this job outsourcing since 1990.
President Trump’s vision for prioritizing American talent over corporate shortcuts aligns with common-sense values. While progressive policies often ignore domestic workers for globalist gains, this proclamation signals a fight for our own. It’s a battle worth waging for future generations.
Ultimately, the success of this policy hinges on closing loopholes and resisting legal pushback. As America First principles guide President Trump’s administration, let’s hope this marks a turning point for our sidelined professionals. Our nation’s innovation and security depend on it.
