The United States implemented significant immigration policy changes in 2025, impacting H-1B visas, tourist social media checks, and citizenship tests. Notably, H-1B visa rules were overhauled in September, shifting from a lottery system to a wage-weighted model intended to prioritize higher salaries and specialized roles, aiming to protect American workers. These adjustments, including a fee for H-1B applications, are designed to curb misuse and ensure foreign workers fill genuine skill gaps. Further changes affect tourist vetting and citizenship requirements.