Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram.
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Trump Hits H-1B with $100K Fee
President Trump has just signed a proclamation that will make it dramatically more expensive for U.S. companies to hire foreign workers. The new rule requires employers to pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa application , a staggering increase from the current $215 lottery registration fee. Image Credits:Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg / Getty Images This shift marks one of the most aggressive moves yet in the administration’s efforts to reshape U.S. immigration and labor policy. Officials argue the change is designed to prevent abuse of the visa system and prioritize American workers, while critics warn it could choke off the talent pipeline that fuels innovation. What the H-1B program is and why it matters The H-1B program allows U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign workers in areas like technology, engineering, medicine, and research. Each year, 65,000 visas are awarded through a lottery system, with an additional 20,000 reserved for graduates with advanced U.S. degrees. These v…
