Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
1. Purpose
Proclamation 11069 extends restrictions on the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program for an additional year due to ongoing issues of labor market abuse, including wage suppression and unemployment among American workers.
2. Key Actions And Directives
- Extend H-1B Visa Restrictions: Restrictions on H-1B visas will remain in place for 12 months, requiring a $100,000 payment for petition eligibility.
- Improve Wage Protections: The Department of Labor will pursue rulemaking to enhance wage protections for temporary and permanent employment of foreign nationals.
3. Important Points
- Continuation of Restrictions: The extension of Proclamation 10973 is driven by persistent labor market issues affecting American workers.
- Impact of 2025 Proclamation: Stricter entry requirements led to a significant decrease in H-1B registrations by large IT firms, suggesting enhanced scrutiny.
- Higher Quality Registrants: The $100,000 payment requirement has resulted in a greater proportion of H-1B registrants with higher qualifications and wages.
- Risk of Reverting to Abuse: Failure to extend the proclamation may lead to a resurgence of H-1B program abuses, jeopardizing economic security for American workers.
- Documentation Requirement for Employers: Employers must provide evidence of the $100,000 payment before filing H-1B petitions to ensure compliance.
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