The Trump administration has proposed an overhaul of the H-1B visa selection process, prioritising higher-skilled and better-compensated workers, as outlined in a Federal Register notice released on Tuesday, reported Reuters.

This change follows a White House proclamation issued on Friday, which introduced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, a sharp increase from the previous fee range of $215 to $5,000, depending on the company size.

The new policy aims to curb what the administration describes as "misuse of the programme", ensuring that only highly skilled foreign workers are selected while encouraging companies to prioritise American workers.

On Friday, September 19, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications , a

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