Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
What happened
On September 18, 2026, the President issued Proclamation 11069, extending Proclamation 10973 until September 21, 2027. This action continues restrictions on H-1B workers, specifically those for whom a $100,000 payment was not made, to combat exploitation of the visa program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL) were tasked with related rulemakings.
Why it matters
This extension aims to prevent further abuse of the H-1B visa program by deterring low-wage, low-skilled recruitment and increasing opportunities for high-skilled, high-wage workers. It is intended to protect American workers and recent graduates, especially in STEM fields, from wage suppression and job displacement.
Who it affects
- ›Certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers
- ›Employers of H-1B workers, especially IT staffing firms
- ›American workers, particularly in STEM fields
- ›Recent college graduates in the US
- ›Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- ›Department of Labor (DOL)
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