The Department of Homeland Security moved to make a significant change to the controversial guest worker program that would prioritize higher-paid applicants. The proposed rule change is one that will help American workers, Trump administration officials said. Those in favor of the program say it is used to attract talent to fill gaps that the domestic labor market cannot meet. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS SWEEPING CHANGES TO CONTROVERSIAL H-1B GUEST WORKER PROGRAMThe proposed rule, formally announced Wednesday evening, would prioritize the selection of higher wage applicants for the approximately 85,000 annual H-1B visas to be allocated each year. The DHS claims it is more consistent with the congressional intent for the program to allow businesses to remain globally competitive.

Source: Fox News October 28, 2020 22:30 UTC