Why the H-1B Visa Issue Touches a Nerve

H-1B visas are a special type of visa that allow American companies to bring in skilled workers from other countries.

They were introduced in 1990 , but since 2004 , they’ve been capped.

President Trump , who has historically been in favor of tighter immigration restrictions, has recently implied support for the program.

There is a cap on the number of visas that can be distributed annually .

It's hard to make firm assumptions about what could happen next until we get more information. Image: Pexels/Thirdman.