Getting more details. Thread to follow -
Takes effect tonight and goes through 12/31 and 30 to 60 day reviews after that if Trump’s in office.
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Takes effect tonight and goes through 12/31 and 30 to 60 day reviews after that if Trump’s in office.
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Applies to new visas. Not clear on parameters but looks like if you have a visa, came to US and then left, you’re okay. Not clear if you’re okay if you hadn’t entered yet. Waiting on language on that. 2
Visa categories covered -
H-1B
H-2B (food sector exempted)
H-4
J-1s (excludes university scholars; reports that au pairs are exempted, but can’t confirm)
L-1 (not clear if it is both L-1A and L-1B but think so)
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H-1B
H-2B (food sector exempted)
H-4
J-1s (excludes university scholars; reports that au pairs are exempted, but can’t confirm)
L-1 (not clear if it is both L-1A and L-1B but think so)
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They’re still working on this. Exemptions language is the reason for the delay.
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White House claiming this will free up 525K workers. This is called pulling numbers out of your rear end. @AlexNowrasteh has already explained.
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Biometrics must be conducted BEFORE entering for those who are not barred.
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Then there are the regulatory things (they didn’t say done by reg but Trump isn’t allowed to do them otherwise so presume they’re not that reckless - though it’s dangerous to presume with this crew).
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New prevailing wage rules which will use 4 tier system to benefit highest skilled
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Prioritizing H-1Bs for workers with highest pay. Sorry government and non-profit employers.
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Changing H-1B specialty occupation definition rules. Messing with employer-employee relationship rules.
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Limits on staffing company placements and more investigations.
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Key point. Was not signed as of this afternoon which means they are presumably still drafting.
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