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New U.S. policy sparks fears of shrinking chances for Nigerian talent in tech, healthcare, and engineering.


The United States has introduced a $100,000 annual fee for employers hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa program — a decision that could drastically reduce opportunities for Nigerian professionals seeking careers in America.

The H-1B visa has long been a lifeline for skilled workers in technology, healthcare, engineering, and finance, enabling them to contribute to the U.S. workforce. But with the new six-figure cost, analysts say many companies may scale back or completely halt sponsorships.


Big Tech vs. Small Businesses: Large companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are expected to absorb the fee.

Smaller firms and startups may pull out, unable to justify the steep expense.

This shift could especially hurt young Nigerian graduates and professionals on OPT (Optional Practical Training) hoping to transition into full-time U.S. jobs.

Why the U.S. Made the Move: The Trump administration defended the fee, saying it is designed to:

Prioritize American workers

Prevent abuses of the H-1B system

Reduce wage suppression caused by cheaper foreign labor


Critics, however, call the policy excessive and legally questionable. They warn it could:

Deter global talent from choosing the U.S.

Slow down innovation and competitiveness

Push skilled workers to more welcoming countries


What It Means for Nigerians: For Nigerian professionals, the impact is Read more...
https://dailyobserver.ng/100000-h-1b-visa-fee-may-shut-out-nigerian-professionals-from-u-s-opportunities/

SolaOmoniyi:
New U.S. policy sparks fears of shrinking chances for Nigerian talent in tech, healthcare, and engineering.


The United States has introduced a $100,000 annual fee for employers hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa program — a decision that could drastically reduce opportunities for Nigerian professionals seeking careers in America.

The H-1B visa has long been a lifeline for skilled workers in technology, healthcare, engineering, and finance, enabling them to contribute to the U.S. workforce. But with the new six-figure cost, analysts say many companies may scale back or completely halt sponsorships.


Big Tech vs. Small Businesses: Large companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are expected to absorb the fee.

Smaller firms and startups may pull out, unable to justify the steep expense.

This shift could especially hurt young Nigerian graduates and professionals on OPT (Optional Practical Training) hoping to transition into full-time U.S. jobs.

Why the U.S. Made the Move: The Trump administration defended the fee, saying it is designed to:

Prioritize American workers

Prevent abuses of the H-1B system

Reduce wage suppression caused by cheaper foreign labor


Critics, however, call the policy excessive and legally questionable. They warn it could:

Deter global talent from choosing the U.S.

Slow down innovation and competitiveness

Push skilled workers to more welcoming countries


What It Means for Nigerians: For Nigerian professionals, the impact is Read more...
https://dailyobserver.ng/100000-h-1b-visa-fee-may-shut-out-nigerian-professionals-from-u-s-opportunities/

When I saw Nigerians supporting Trump with their full chest I couldnt help but laugh because I have always expected that sooner or later he will unleash his beast side.

henrybomb:
When I saw Nigerians supporting Trump with their full chest I couldnt help but laugh because I have always expected that sooner or later he will unleash his beast side.

less than 400 Nigerians get this visa class yearly.Most Nigerians sort themselves out with marriage. Dey play

henrybomb:
When I saw Nigerians supporting Trump with their full chest I couldnt help but laugh because I have always expected that sooner or later he will unleash his beast side.

Less than 1000 Nigerians got the visa. Indians have bastardised the scheme.
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/data/h-1b-petitions-by-gender-country-of-birth-fy2019.pdf