Following President Trump’s remarks defending H‑1B visas as necessary because the U.S. lacks workers with “certain talents,” David Bier, Director of Immigration Studies and The Selz Foundation Chair in Immigration Policy at the Cato Institute, is available to discuss the evolving policy landscape and its implications.

Discussion Topics:

  • Impact of the $100,000 H‑1B petition fee on employers and workers
  • Analysis of the proposed wage-weighted lottery system and its effects on different industries
  • Labor market implications for both foreign workers and American employees
  • Historical context and trends in H‑1B visa utilization
  • Comparison with other countries’ high-skilled immigration approaches

For interview requests or additional information, please contact Madison: mmiller@​cato.​org.

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