(NewsNation) — Walmart, America's largest private employer, is hitting pause on hiring employees who require H-1B visas, a spokesperson confirmed to multiple news outlets.

The H-1B program allows employers to hire highly skilled non-U.S. citizens, who often fill positions in tech, finance and engineering fields.

In September, President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, which his administration claims has displaced American workers. Previously, the three-year visas required a fee of $2,000 to $5,000 per petition, according to the American Immigration Council.

Walmart's decision, first reported by Bloomberg News, is significant because the superstore brand is the top retail chain using the H-1B program. More than 2,000 visas were a

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