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President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order Tuesday that includes directives to revamp the H-1B program.
Key Points:
BAL Analysis: The Executive Order does not make immediate changes to the H-1B program, but directs the relevant federal agencies to come up with ideas for creating a system that gives more weight to higher skilled, higher paid workers. This year’s H-1B lottery process will not be affected.
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