H-1B Visa Program Under Attack: Are foreign workers taking over American jobs?

The H-1B visa petition filing season for 2026 is already underway. At a time when there is a strong backlash against immigrants and jobs being given to foreigners instead of Americans, the United States is prepared to welcome more foreign workers under the H-1B visa program, which aims to attract highly educated global talent to American companies.

From April 1, the selected petitioners are required to file the H-1B cap-subject petition within 90 days. In each fiscal year from October 1 to September 31, Congress mandates that 65,000 H-1B visas be issued under the standard quota and 20,000 H-1B visas under the master’s cap.