Overview

• Multiple outlets cite a White House official saying the president could sign the proclamation as early as Friday, though no policy text has been released.
• Under the reported plan, H‑1B entries would be restricted unless a $100,000 charge accompanies the petition, with details on timing and scope still unclear.
• The administration also plans to direct the Labor Secretary to start revising prevailing‑wage rules for H‑1B jobs through a formal rulemaking process.
• Technology and staffing firms that rely heavily on H‑1B workers could face steep costs; USCIS data show Amazon had over 10,000 approvals in early 2025, with Microsoft and Meta each exceeding 5,000.
• Separately, Senator Jim Banks introduced the American Tech Workforce Act to raise wage floors, end OPT, prioritize higher‑pay petitions, and tighten third‑party placements, underscoring a broader push to reshape the pipeline.