Washington DC [US], September 29 (ANI): The US Department of Labour on Sunday (local time) said that companies must end H1-B 'abuse'.

The Labour Department also called on US companies to hire American workers.

"End H-1B abuse. Hire American," the Department of Labour said in a post on X.

"We're fighting for the American Dream," it said.

The announcment follows US President Donald Trump's surprise order imposing a USD 100,000 fee for the H-1B visa, impacting the largest group of beneficiaries of the skilled-worker program.

The H-1B visa is a work visa that's valid for three years and can be renewed for another three years. Economists have argued the program allows US companies to maintain competitiveness and grow their business, creating more jobs in the US.

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