US EditionEditorial: $100,000 H-1B Visa Fees Are a Distraction From Real Reform
The Trump administration's $100,000 fee targets H-1B visa applicants amid planned rule changes to protect US wages and limit exemptions for universities and nonprofits.
- At the center, a presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions, requiring employers sponsoring H‑1B visas to pay this on top of existing fees.
- The Trump administration says the reforms will improve program integrity and protect American workers, citing concerns about alleged H‑1B abuse.
- University of Pittsburgh hired 359 people this year under H‑1B and had 215 approvals in fiscal 2025, but Pitt is gathering information amid unclear cap‑exempt treatment that hinders planning.
- Several coalitions filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the proclamation, and immigration attorney Jason Finkelman warns the $100,000 fee could price out small and medium-sized employers.
- The Department of Homeland Security listed a proposed rule and will accept public comment until Nov. 24, on the 'Reforming the H‑1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program' with broader modifications expected later this year.
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The Trump administration is preparing to introduce new measures aimed at tightening the H-1B visa program, even after imposing a substantial $100,000 application fee last month. According to international media reports, the Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new framework titled “Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program.” The proposal outlines additional conditions and restrictions that could significantly impact n…
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