Federal Register #2026-19555

Executive Order on H-1B Visa Program Integrity and Interagency Coordination

This executive order from the Executive Office of the President addresses the integrity and enforcement of the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. - No procurement of products or services is involved - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned - Focuses on: - Preventing abuse of the H-1B program, including displacement of American workers and wage suppression - Mandating interagency coordination among the Secretaries of State, Labor, Homeland Security, Commerce, Education, and the SBA Administrator - Reviewing labor condition applications and enhancing enforcement actions - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - No unique technical or business requirements relevant to procurement

Description

This executive order addresses the abuse of the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program, which was originally created to supplement the U.S. economy with uniquely skilled foreign workers. The order highlights issues such as displacement of American workers, wage suppression, and outsourcing practices linked to the program. It mandates interagency coordination among the Secretaries of State, Labor, Homeland Security, Commerce, Education, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The order aims to protect American workers and enhance program integrity by reviewing labor condition applications and taking appropriate enforcement actions.

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