WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday requiring a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, overhauling the skilled worker program that the administration says has displaced American workers.

The H-1B program allows employers to hire non-U.S. citizens for highly skilled foreign workers, commonly used in tech, finance and engineering.

Controversy flared after Trump told The New York Post: “I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program."

However, critics argue H-1B visas take jobs from American workers.

What are H-1B visas?

The H-1B visa program allows employers to hire non-U.S. citizens for highly skilled jobs temporarily.

The visas are valid for three years and can be exten

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