New Rules for Work Visas in the USA

May 13, 2026, 18:04
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

The United States government is changing the rules for work visas. It is now harder for foreign professionals to get jobs in the US.

Main Body

The government wants to pay foreign workers more money. For example, new workers must earn more than $97,000. The government says this helps American workers keep their jobs. There are new costs and rules. Companies must pay $100,000 for some new visas. Also, students may have less time to stay in the US after they finish school. Some people are unhappy. Small companies say these rules are too expensive. Other people say foreign workers from India are very smart and help the US economy grow.

Conclusion

The government is reading ideas from the public. The new rules will start in 2026 or 2027.

Learning

Comparing Money and Costs

In this text, we see words used to describe money and value. To reach A2, you need to know how to talk about costs and salaries.

Key Vocabulary for Money:

  • Earn → To get money from working. (Example: New workers must earn more than $97,000.)
  • Pay → To give money for a service or a person. (Example: Companies must pay $100,000.)
  • Expensive → Something that costs a lot of money. (Example: These rules are too expensive.)

The 'Too' Pattern

Notice the sentence: "These rules are too expensive."

When we use too + adjective, it means something is more than we want or need. It is usually a negative feeling.

  • Too expensive → I cannot pay for it.
  • Too hard → I cannot do it.
  • Too late → I missed the time.

Quick Tip: If you want to say something is just a high price (but maybe you can still buy it), use very. If you want to say it is impossible to buy, use too.

Vocabulary Learning

government
The group of people that run a country.
Example:The government announced new rules for work visas.
government (n.)
the group of people who control a country
Example:The government announced new rules for work visas.
rules
Guidelines that people must follow.
Example:The new rules will start in 2026.
rules (n.)
instructions that say what people must do
Example:The rules say workers must earn more than $97,000.
work
A job that pays money.
Example:Foreign professionals need work visas to stay in the US.
work (v.)
to do a job or task
Example:She works as a teacher in a public school.
visa
A legal permission to stay or work in a country.
Example:The company must pay for some new visas.
visa (n.)
a paper that lets a person enter a country
Example:He applied for a work visa to stay in the US.
jobs
Positions that people can fill to earn money.
Example:The government wants to help workers keep their jobs.
foreign (adj.)
coming from another country
Example:Foreign workers are required to pay higher taxes.
money
Currency used to buy goods and services.
Example:Workers must earn more than $97,000 to qualify.
professional (adj.)
a person who has special training for a job
Example:She is a professional engineer with many certifications.
companies
Businesses that provide products or services.
Example:Small companies say the rules are too expensive.
job (n.)
a paid work position
Example:He found a new job in a small company.
students
People who are learning in school or university.
Example:Students may have less time to stay after they finish school.
pay (v.)
to give money for work
Example:The company will pay workers $100,000 for new visas.
time
A period during which something happens.
Example:Students may have less time to stay in the US.
money (n.)
cash or coins used to buy things
Example:They need more money to support the new workers.
economy
The system of producing, buying, and selling goods and services.
Example:Foreign workers help the US economy grow.
worker (n.)
a person who does a job
Example:The worker finished his project on time.
earn (v.)
to receive money for work
Example:She will earn more if she takes the new position.
help (v.)
to make something easier or better
Example:The new rules help keep American jobs.
keep (v.)
to continue having or doing
Example:They want to keep their jobs by earning higher wages.
cost (n.)
the amount of money needed for something
Example:The cost of the new visa is $100,000.
company (n.)
a business that sells goods or services
Example:Small companies complain about the expensive rules.
student (n.)
a person who learns at school
Example:Students may have less time to stay after finishing school.
time (n.)
a period when something happens
Example:They have limited time to apply for the visa.
stay (v.)
to remain in a place
Example:He will stay in the US for two years.
school (n.)
a place where people learn
Example:After school, students go home.
unhappy (adj.)
not happy
Example:Some people are unhappy with the new rules.
small (adj.)
not big
Example:Small companies find the new costs too high.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The visa fee is very expensive.
economy (n.)
the system of buying and selling in a country
Example:Foreign workers help the US economy grow.
grow (v.)
to become larger or more
Example:The economy will grow with more skilled workers.
idea (n.)
a thought or plan
Example:The government reads ideas from the public.
public (adj.)
belonging to everyone
Example:The public can give feedback on the new rules.
start (v.)
to begin
Example:The new rules will start in 2026.