Executive Order Mandates Coordination on H-1B Visa Processing
What happened
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14431 on September 18, 2026. The order directs the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, and the Department of State to coordinate with the Small Business Administration and the Department of Commerce when processing H-1B petitions and visa applications. This coordination requires agencies to consider whether the sponsoring employer has recently conducted or plans to conduct layoffs affecting U.S. workers during the review process.
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Why it matters
The order introduces increased scrutiny into the H-1B visa process, requiring agencies to review workforce reductions by sponsoring employers. Furthermore, the Department of Labor must begin reviewing previously submitted Labor Condition Applications for potential enforcement action within 30 days of the order.
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Who's involved
- Donald TrumpIssued the executive order mandating interagency coordination.
- United States Department of Homeland SecurityIs directed to coordinate with other agencies when processing H-1B petitions.
- Small Business AdministrationIs directed to coordinate with other agencies when processing H-1B petitions.
- CommerceIs directed to coordinate with other agencies when processing H-1B petitions.
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The entities involved
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United States Department of Homeland Security
United States federal executive department
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Small Business Administration
United States government agency that supports entrepreneurs and small businesses