Walmart has paused hiring job candidates needing H-1B visas due to increased fees announced by President Trump to protect American jobs. Walmart is committed to hiring the best talent, with exceptions possible. H-1B visas are used for skilled foreign workers in STEM fields, with an annual cap and lottery system in place.

The steeper H-1B visa fee is meant to deter companies from hiring foreign workers over Americans, aligning with Trump’s goal to boost U.S. operations and hire American workers. Walmart, the largest private employer, had 2,390 H-1B visa employees, mostly in corporate roles. The decision has faced pushback, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce filing a lawsuit.

Walmart’s corporate workforce, based in Bentonville and major U.S. cities, utilizes H-1B visas for a small portion of its employees. The decision was first reported by Bloomberg.

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