Voters Split on Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Requirement

A new Rasmussen Reports survey shows Americans are deeply divided over President Donald Trump’s latest immigration move. His policy would require foreign workers entering the U.S. on H-1B visas to pay $100,000.

Approval and Opposition

According to the poll, 48% of likely voters approve of Trump’s plan, including 30% who strongly approve. On the other side, 44% disapprove, with 34% strongly opposed. The survey underscores just how polarizing the policy has become, especially as immigration remains a hot-button issue heading into 2026.

National Security and U.S. Jobs

The White House defends the measure as necessary to “curb abuses that displace U.S. workers and undermine national security.” On that point, voters are almost evenly split. Fifty-one percent agree with the White House’s reasoning, while 43% disagree. Republicans are most supportive, with 81% backing new restrictions, compared to 25% of Democrats and 48% of independents.

Immigration Numbers and Public Perception

The U.S. admits roughly 1.2 million legal immigrants each year. Thirty-five percent of voters say that number is too high, while 37% believe it is about right. Only 12% think it’s too low. Among those who feel immigration levels are already excessive, nearly eight in ten support Trump’s $100,000 H-1B requirement.

Sharp Demographic Divides

Support and opposition break down along both political and demographic lines. Significantly more men (55%) approve of the plan than women (42%). Older voters, especially those 65 and above, are most likely to strongly disapprove. Income levels also matter: lower earners tend to see immigration numbers as too high, while voters in the highest income brackets are most likely to reject Trump’s H-1B policy.

A Divisive Issue Ahead of Midterms

With Trump’s overall approval rating hovering around 49%, the H-1B debate adds another flashpoint. Whether the policy boosts his standing or fuels backlash will depend on how voters weigh jobs, security, and America’s role in immigration policy.