Following the Trump administration’s decision to add a $100,000 fee to H-1B visa applicants, one retail giant has reportedly paused job offers to candidates who require the work permit.
Walmart has halted hiring individuals who require an H-1B temporary work visa due to the Trump administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 application fee, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg . The current guidelines primarily affect corporate employees, the outlet reported.
Government data shows the company is the largest user of H-1B visas among major retailers, employing about 2,390 visa holders.
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