Washington, April 15: Vice President JD Vance has strongly criticized those who misuse the H-1B visa policy. He stated that anyone coming to the U.S. under the H-1B visa should think about contributing to the country’s development. Such individuals should view themselves as Americans.
Vance remarked, “On one hand, there is a lot of fraud in the H-1B system, and on the other, there are people like my in-laws who came and contributed to the nation’s prosperity. It is the responsibility of such citizens to think about the country they are in, not just the country or group they came from. The system works only when everyone considers themselves American.”
In a separate context, Vance discussed the ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S., mentioning that the first round of talks took place in Pakistan without any results. Iran has refused to accept U.S. conditions. He stated, “We are fundamentally dependent on the President’s policy; Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, and we are currently negotiating to ensure that remains the case. For now, there is a ceasefire in place. What you are seeing is what the President wants; he does not want a small deal but a solid agreement.”
He added, “The U.S. has not held meetings at this level with the Iranian government in 49 years. This is a meeting that has never happened before. Neither Democrats nor Republicans have ever had such a meeting where the person effectively running the country in Iran sits before the U.S. Vice President.”
In 2025, President Donald Trump directed an increase in fees for the H-1B visa. The new rules have completely changed the application process. Previously, a random lottery system was in place for visa allocation, which has now been eliminated. A ‘weighted selection process’ will prioritize highly skilled and higher-paid foreign professionals.
The number of H-1B visas remains unchanged, with 65,000 visas issued annually, plus an additional 20,000 for those holding advanced degrees from U.S. institutions. However, under the new rules, the chances of selection will favor more skilled and higher-paid applicants, while opportunities will still exist for all salary levels.
This new rule is set to take effect on February 27, 2026, and will be applicable in the H-1B cap registration process for fiscal year 2027. Earlier this year, a new law was introduced to abolish the H-1B visa. The U.S. government claims that the H-1B visa provides more benefits to foreign workers, giving them greater priority.
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