Walmart pauses H-1B visas for job candidates as Trump hikes fees
Walmart is pausing the hiring of job candidates who need H-1B visas to work in the U.S., according to a person familiar with the decision, an example of the ways the Trump administration's immigration policies are shaping corporate strategy.Walmart's decision comes after President Donald Trump in September announced higher fees for the visas, which allow companies to temporarily hire skilled workers from other countries such as China and India, often in tech roles. The Trump administration said it would now ...