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In an early morning tweet Friday, President Donald Trump said that “H-1B holders in the United States can rest assured that changes are soon coming which will bring both simplicity and certainty to your stay, including a potential path to citizenship. We want to encourage talented and highly skilled people to pursue career options in the U.S.”
The message has caused confusion among business groups that advocate for greater H-1B access as well as among anti-immigration groups who favor restricting the H-1B category.
Key points:
BAL Analysis: There is no evidence that the Trump administration is altering the course of its H-1B policy of the past two years, which has been generally to restrict access for foreign skilled workers. The public comment period on the proposed H-1B regulation that affects how H-1B cap-subject petitions are selected ended Jan. 2 and a final rule is expected in coming months.
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