President Donald Trump says changes are coming in the way that the US handles temporary H1-B visas, which allow American companies to bring high-tech and other skilled workers into the US from abroad.

Trump tweeted Friday that those who hold the temporary H1-B visas can 'rest assured' because changes are coming that will bring 'both simplicity and certainty to your stay, including a potential path to citizenship.'

Trump says the US wants to encourage talented and highly skilled people to pursue careers in the US as a candidate, he promised to stop H-1B visas from being used as a 'cheap labor program.'

A draft proposal circulated in January to review regulations, find ways to allocate visas more efficiently and ensure that beneficiaries are 'the best and the brightest.'