Staff Reports
President Donald Trump is pulling no punches with his latest shake-up of the H-1B visa system. Out with the rigged lottery and in with a rule that puts skilled American workers first. The current setup has allowed companies to bypass American talent, choosing cheaper foreign labor and padding their profits. This merit-based revamp knocks that strategy right off its pedestal and realigns the game in favor of high-skilled, high-paid applicants. For far too long, the randomness of visa allocation has crippled U.S. job prospects. That’s about to change.
This bold move underscores Trump’s commitment to prioritizing American jobs. In the past, exploitative companies have hired thousands of foreign workers while ruthlessly laying off their American counterparts. It’s a slap in the face to our workforce and a clear message that profit trumps patriotism. No more. February 2026 will mark a pivotal moment when skill and salary outshine the blind chance of a lottery.
The Trump administration will replace the lottery system currently used to grant H-1B visas with a “weighted” system that prioritizes higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants in February.
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Yet, let’s not kid ourselves. Foreign labor isn’t vanishing like smoke. The influx of overseas STEM experts already doubled in less than two decades, squeezing out domestic talent in vital sectors like tech and math. This shift might slow the deluge, but iconic avenues like J-1 and OPT are still very much in play. The reform is a stepping stone toward reclaiming our job market. Anything but a total fix.
Predictably, business heads have thrown their toys out of the pram, especially those who’ve enjoyed the waiver of responsibility at the expense of everyday Americans. Their lamentations over a proposed $100,000 visa fee reveal where their priorities lie: with their wallets. Sorry, Big Business, but America is open for competition, not exploitation.
Even amidst this uproar, Trump and Vice President JD Vance are championing the voice of the people over corporate claws. American workers deserve a shot at their own jobs. It’s about time our leaders stopped letting foreign interests dictate the rules. The question now isn’t whether this reform will work; it’s whether the left will stand aside or trample the dreams of American workers.
