Forbes: Trump H-1B Visa Wage Rule Gives Clue to Second-Term Immigration Policy
August 19, 2024

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The 2020 wage rule which targeted H-1B visa holders but was blocked on procedural grounds, offers insights into potential future US immigration policies depending on the outcome of the 2024 election. Partner Kevin Miner noted to Forbes that the regulation significantly raised required salaries for foreign-born professionals, sparking concerns among businesses about access to high-skilled talent.
As Kevin highlights, the rule inflated wage requirements far beyond market levels, potentially pricing many foreign professionals out of the US labor market. This development underscores the ongoing debate in the US elections over immigration and its impact on the workforce.
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