US Introduces $100,000 Annual Fee for H-1B Visa Filings
The Trump administration has signed a proclamation requiring companies sponsoring H-1B visa holders to pay an annual fee of $100,000, up from about $215. This change is scheduled to take effect September 21, 2025. Its purpose is to discourage use of the program for lower-wage foreign labor and to encourage employers to hire and train U.S. workers. Tech companies and universities are likely to face higher costs, and smaller firms may struggle. Legal challenges are expected.
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US Introduces $100,000 Annual Fee for H-1B Visa Filings
The Trump administration has signed a proclamation requiring companies sponsoring H-1B visa holders to pay an annual fee of $100,000, up from about $215. This change is scheduled to take effect September 21, 2025. Its purpose is to discourage use of the program for lower-wage foreign labor and to encourage employers to hire and train U.S. workers. Tech companies and universities are likely to face higher costs, and smaller firms may struggle. Legal challenges are expected.
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US Introduces $100,000 Annual Fee for H-1B Visa Filings
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New executive order hikes H-1B visa cost dramatically, sparking concern among tech and academic sectors.
The Trump administration has signed a proclamation requiring companies sponsoring H-1B visa holders to pay an annual fee of $100,000, up from about $215. This change is scheduled to take effect September 21, 2025. Its purpose is to discourage use of the program for lower-wage foreign labor and to encourage employers to hire and train U.S. workers. Tech companies and universities are likely to face higher costs, and smaller firms may struggle. Legal challenges are expected.
The Trump administration has signed a proclamation requiring companies sponsoring H-1B visa holders to pay an annual fee of $100,000, up from about $215. This change is scheduled to take effect September 21, 2025. Its purpose is to discourage use of the program for lower-wage foreign labor and to encourage employers to hire and train U.S. workers. Tech companies and universities are likely to face higher costs, and smaller firms may struggle. Legal challenges are expected.