It’s being reported that Walmart has just paused the hiring of workers using H-1B visas, and the reason isn’t shocking in the least.
In fact I bet you could guess why they made such a move.
But if you can’t, we got you covered with is article from Newsmax:
Walmart Inc. — the largest user of H-1B visas among major retail chains — has halted job offers to candidates who require the visa, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter.
The decision reflects employers’ adjustments caused by the Trump administration’s newly imposed $100,000 visa fee, aimed at tightening rules around skilled foreign labor.
The company’s current guidance primarily affects its corporate offices.
The administration’s new rule, introduced last month, dramatically raises the cost of securing H-1B visas for new applicants — part of a broader effort to discourage heavy reliance on foreign skilled workers. The impact has rippled through the tech and retail sectors, which depend on the program to fill specialized roles.
Government data show Walmart employs roughly 2,390 H-1B visa holders, more than any other U.S. retailer, though the figure represents a fraction of its massive 1.6 million domestic workforce.
By comparison, tech firms such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta employ significantly higher numbers of visa recipients.
“Walmart is committed to hiring and investing in the best talent to serve our customers while remaining thoughtful about our H-1B hiring approach,” a company spokesperson said.
The company’s pause adds to the broader uncertainty facing employers and visa holders since the fee increase was announced.
Yeah, makes total sense. They aren’t doing it because they are being gracious, but because it affects their bottom line and forces them to be way more thoughtful about using them.