President Trump is expected to halt H-1B visas this month, citing the large unemployment rate in the U.S. due to COVID-19.  However, in technology, which is the industry in which the vast majority of H-1B visa holders work, unemployment rates have actually decreased from 3% to 2.8%.  What will this statistic do to Trump’s plans?

Low Unemployment Rate In Tech Harms Trump H-1B Visa Plans

The unemployment rate in computer occupations dropped from 3% in January 2020 to 2.8% in April 2020 as demand for tech skills remained high.