US EditionTrump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants
The new $100,000 fee targets alleged abuses in the H-1B visa system and is expected to impact Indian professionals who make up 71% of visa recipients, officials said.
- US President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, according to a White House official.
- The new fee would restrict entry under the work visa unless the hefty payment is made, significantly affecting the H-1B program.
- The H-1B program has become critical for technology and staffing companies that rely on foreign workers for technical roles.
- Trump also plans to order changes to the prevailing-wage levels for the H-1B program as a way to limit their use.
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The Trump administration is increasing the fees for a residence permit for highly qualified people by almost 60 times. This is a blow for programmers, engineers and scientists from India – especially for the tech companies in the US.
What to Know About Changes to Foreign Workers’ H-1B Visa Program
President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19 a new fee structure for obtaining an H-1B visa. Companies will now have to pay a one-time cost of $100,000 for importing foreign workers under this program. Here’s what we know. What Is H-1B Visa? The coveted H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to import foreign workers to fill jobs that require “specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in a directly related specific specialty (or i…
Trump's H1B Visa Fee Is 'Purely Destructive,' Warns Economist Paul Krugman: Knocking Away 'Pillar Supporting American Greatness' - Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)
Paul Krugman warns Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visa holders threatens to erode the foundations of US economic and technological leadership.
Donald Trump's decision to impose a $100,000 tax on H1-B visas for qualified foreign workers could affect the economic growth of the US, warned economists.
September 22, 2025 – Los Angeles – EFE. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has issued an important warning, noting that the government’s proposal to impose a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas will have a much broader impact than originally suggested. According to the organization, this bill will not only affect the technology sector, but will also impact a variety of other industries, such as agriculture, renewable energy and the …
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