Trump Administration Further Narrows Path for H-1B Hiring

The Trump administration has introduced new restrictions and proposed rules that further narrow the use of H-1B visas, including heightened scrutiny of employers that have recently conducted layoffs and significant new application fees. Morgan Bailey, a partner at Mayer Brown, is quoted in the article, noting that employers will need to ensure immigration teams are involved in broader workforce planning discussions. She also highlighted the challenges posed by the executive order's one-year lookback period, under which prior business decisions may now face regulatory scrutiny.