Trump Administration Proposes $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications
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The Trump administration plans to introduce a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, aiming to overhaul the program used by tech companies to hire foreign workers.
The Trump administration is set to implement a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, a program that allows U.S. companies to employ highly skilled foreign workers. A White House official confirmed that President Trump may sign a proclamation introducing the new fee as early as Friday.
The H-1B visa program is widely utilized by technology companies, including Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, and Google, to fill specialized positions. Currently, application fees range from approximately $1,700 to $4,500, depending on processing options.
Critics argue that the H-1B program enables companies to hire foreign workers at lower wages, potentially displacing American workers. In response, the administration also plans to direct the Labor Secretary to initiate a rule-making process to update wage levels associated with the program.
The H-1B program currently has an annual cap of 65,000 new visas, with an additional 20,000 available for applicants holding a master's degree or higher.
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