The White House's proposed changes to how H-1B visas would be allocated, have been condemned by immigration attorney Michael Wildes, who previously represented first lady Melania Trump .

In an exclusive interview with Newsweek , Wildes said the plan to eliminate the lottery system currently in practice risks harming small businesses, rural employers, and U.S. universities.

Newsweek has reached out to the White House via email for comment.

Why It Matters

The H-1B visa program has long been a central tool for U.S. companies to hire high-skilled foreign workers, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Each year, demand for these visas far exceeds the cap, which has traditionally been filled through a random lottery. The White House now propose

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