MAGA supporters fume over H-1B visas: ‘20,000 H-1B visas have been approved for 2026, Not …,’ says Laura Loomer; Steve Bannon wants all to go back

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that 120,141 H-1B visa applications have been selected for 2026. This figure marks the lowest number of selections since 2021, a development attributed to various factors including the annual H-1B cap, increased application fees, and potentially a cooling demand amidst economic uncertainties and layoffs in some sectors. “During the registration period for the FY 2026 H-1B cap, we saw a significant decrease in the total number of registrations submitted and eligible beneficiaries compared to FY 2025, including a decrease in the number of registrations submitted on behalf of beneficiaries with multiple registrations,” said USCIS in a release on its website.

Despite this multi-year low in selections, the announcement has ignited a fresh wave of debate, particularly among supporters of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.