US Edition$100,000 H-1B Visa Is a Gamble that Could Protect US Jobs
The $100,000 fee targets new H-1B visa applicants, with 72% from India; experts warn it risks U.S. innovation and could generate billions in revenue, White House says.
- President Donald Trump announced on September 19 a new $100,000 fee on applications for the H-1B visa program in the United States.
- The policy aims to curb abuses in H-1B visas that allow companies to hire skilled foreign workers, but it has shocked employers and workers globally, especially from India.
- H-1B visas, capped annually at 85,000 with most for tech jobs, have historically been a key channel for Indian and Chinese workers, fueling U.S. innovation and competitiveness.
- The White House clarified the $100,000 charge as a one-time fee applying only to new petitions filed after September 21, exempting current visa holders and holders abroad, but confusion persists.
- The fee increase has sparked panic among workers and companies, with fears of talent loss, lawsuits alleging executive overreach, and warnings of medium- to long-term labor shortages.
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