H1-B visas changing

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday promised changes in how the U.S. handles temporary visas that allow American companies to bring hightech and other skilled workers into the U.S.

In a tweet, Trump said those who hold the temporary H1-B visas can “rest assured” because changes were coming that will bring “both simplicity and certainty to your stay, including a potential path to citizenship.”

The president said the U.S. wants to encourage talented and highly skilled people to pursue careers in the U.S.

The changes to which he was referring are likely a proposal announced late last year by the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees immigration.

The proposal included a shift to online applications for the coveted visas and changed procedures to increase the advantages of applicants with graduate degrees.