New Pay Rules for Foreign Workers in the USA

May 9, 2026, 21:25
USPolitics

Introduction

The US government wants to increase the minimum pay for foreign workers with special visas.

Main Body

The government says the old pay rules are too old. They want to pay foreign workers more money. For example, new workers must now earn $97,746 instead of $73,279. The President also says people from other countries must pay a $100,000 fee for some visas. The government is now asking people for their opinions on these rules. Some people like this plan because it helps US workers. Other people do not like it. They say small companies cannot pay this much money. Some companies may spend billions of dollars more.

Conclusion

The government is reading the opinions of the people now. They will make the final rule soon.

Learning

💡 The 'Contrast' Trick

When we want to show two different ideas, we use Some... Other...

  • Some people like this plan →\rightarrow (Positive)
  • Other people do not like it →\rightarrow (Negative)

🛠ī¸ Word Shift: Old vs. New

Notice how the text compares things. You can use these opposites to describe changes in your own life:

  • Old rules →\rightarrow New rules
  • Old pay →\rightarrow More money

⚡ Quick Tip: 'Cannot'

Cannot = Not able to do something.

  • Small companies cannot pay this much. →\rightarrow (They don't have the money).

A2 Pattern: Subject + cannot + action.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who run a country or state.
Example:The government announced new rules for foreign workers.
workers (n.)
People who do a job for pay.
Example:Foreign workers need to pay a fee for their visas.
visa (n.)
An official document allowing a person to enter or stay in a country.
Example:They must obtain a visa before traveling to the USA.
rule (n.)
A statement that says how something should be done.
Example:The new pay rule will increase the minimum wage.
increase (v.)
To become larger or higher.
Example:The government wants to increase the minimum pay.
minimum (adj.)
The smallest amount or level allowed.
Example:The minimum pay for foreign workers is now $97,746.
fee (n.)
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example:People must pay a $100,000 fee for some visas.
opinion (n.)
A belief or judgment about something.
Example:The government is asking for people's opinions on the rules.
companies (n.)
Businesses that produce goods or services.
Example:Small companies cannot pay this much money.
billions (n.)
A very large number, 1,000,000,000.
Example:Some companies may spend billions of dollars more.