Payam Javan: In a long-overdue move that echoes President Donald J. Trump’s unwavering commitment to national security and American sovereignty, the U.S. State Department has finally announced a critical new requirement: H-1B visa applicants and their dependents will now face online presence reviews. Starting December 15, their social media profiles must be public, a common-sense measure already in place for student visas. This isn’t about ‘privacy’ for those seeking entry; it’s about safeguarding our nation’s interests. As the department rightly declared, “Every visa adjudication is a national security decision,” reminding us all that a U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right—a truth the globalist left consistently tries to obscure.
This crucial step, while announced by the State Department, is a clear testament to the powerful ‘America First’ agenda championed by President Trump. For too long, the H-1B program has been a gaping loophole, shamelessly exploited by corporations to displace American workers with cheaper, often less-qualified foreign labor, all while the mainstream media looked the other way. President Trump bravely confronted this abuse head-on, even proposing a substantial $100,000 fee for applications to curb the exploitation and ensure our hardworking citizens are prioritized over corporate greed. His leadership has consistently shown that true patriotism means putting American families and their livelihoods first.
While the swamp creatures and their allies in the fake news media love to paint President Trump as anti-immigrant, his vision is far more sophisticated and truly American. He advocates for smart, merit-based immigration that benefits our nation, not an open-borders free-for-all that drains our resources. As he powerfully articulated on Fox News, his administration seeks a strategic balance: robust immigration controls coupled with targeted access to *truly specialized* labor for high-skill industries when American talent isn’t immediately available. His example of the Georgia battery plant operation perfectly illustrates this nuanced approach, recognizing that while we must remove illegal immigrants, some highly complex jobs demand unique, specialized expertise.
The commitment to American workers and national interest doesn’t stop there. Under President Trump’s unwavering direction, the Department of Homeland Security is pushing for even more vital reforms to the H-1B program. They propose replacing the deeply flawed, random lottery system with a weighted approach that prioritizes *higher-skilled and higher-paid* foreign workers. This isn’t just common sense; it’s a direct challenge to the globalist agenda that seeks to devalue American labor. This administration is dedicated to serving the *true* intent of Congress, ensuring that if foreign workers come to our shores, they genuinely benefit our nation and economy, not just corporate bottom lines at the expense of hardworking Americans.
