Top 10 US Industries Facing Layoffs Amid Trump’s Foreign Worker Immigration Crackdown 

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The Trump administration’s renewed emphasis on stricter immigration enforcement is already altering the U.S. labor market. New policies, particularly those targeting foreign worker visa programs such as H-1B, may heavily affect several important sectors that are reliant on immigrant labor. A recent report published by the Brooks Law Firm highlights which sectors might be most susceptible to labor shortages if immigration changes are fully implemented. Since the Department of Labor reported an April 2025 decline of 37% in H-1B applications, concern is growing in every sector that relies on global talent in order to grow, innovate and deliver essential services.

Industries Most Affected by Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown

RankIndustry% Immigrant WorkforceEstimated Worker LossCurrent Immigrant WorkersGrowth Rate
1Information1.4%416,000Not stated2nd fastest
2Education & Health Services18.4%183,500Largest share of all sectorsNot specified
3Professional & Business Services15.8%157,600Official Data Not AvailableNot specified
4Public AdministrationOfficial Data Not AvailableOfficial Data Not Available765,000Slowest (0.1%)
5Leisure & HospitalityHigh (exact % not given)101,7003,000,000+Moderate (0.4%)
6Financial Activities5.4%53,800Not statedModerate (0.4%)
7Transportation & Utilities7.2%71,800Over 2,100,000Not specified
8Other Services5.4%Official Data Not AvailableOver 1,500,000Not specified
9Wholesale & Retail TradeOfficial Data Not Available101,700Around 3,000,000Not specified
10ManufacturingOfficial Data Not Available105,700Over 3,000,000Slow (0.1%)
11Agriculture, Mining & Construction12.8%127,6003,800,000Not ranked

Read Also: US H-1B Visa Registrations Hit Three-Year Low Amid Trump-Era Rules and Rising Immigration Barriers

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