Report: Walmart suspends issuing job offers to candidates requiring a U.S. H-1B visa

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On Tuesday local time, according to media citing informed sources, Walmart has suspended issuing job offers to candidates who require an H-1B work visa, mainly affecting Walmart’s corporate headquarters employees. According to U.S. government data, Walmart is one of the largest users of H-1B visas among major retail chains, currently employing about 2,390 H-1B workers.

Analysts point out this is the latest example of how the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa application fee is impacting the U.S. labor market. Walmart’s suspension of new H-1B hiring has further intensified the confusion faced by employers and visa holders since the policy was announced:

Many visa employees say they feel frustrated by the volatility of immigration policy—they abide by U.S. law yet face uncertainty. Employers say the visa quota restricts their ability to fill critical positions.

Last month, the Trump administration announced a $100,000 application fee for new H-1B visa applications, aiming to reform the visa program and curb excessive use. The move has sent shockwaves through the technology sector and other industries that rely heavily on these visa workers.

On Monday, the U.S. government issued new guidelines significantly narrowing the scope of the previously announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee, specifying that the fee only applies to new applicants outside the United States. This means groups such as international students already in the U.S. will be exempted.

A Walmart spokesperson said, “Walmart is committed to recruiting and investing in the best talent to serve our customers, while acting prudently with our H-1B hiring strategy.”

Currently, the tech industry is the main user of H-1B visas, citing the shortage of professionals in the U.S. with science, math, and computer skills. Universities and hospitals also rely on the visa to recruit researchers and lecturers.

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