Nvidia to Continue Sponsoring H-1B Visas Amid Increased Fees

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has informed employees that the company will continue to sponsor H-1B visas and cover all associated costs, including the recently introduced $100,000 application fee per new visa. This decision follows President Donald Trump's executive order last month imposing the increased fee.

In an internal memo, Huang emphasized the importance of immigration to Nvidia's success, stating, "As one of many immigrants at Nvidia, I know that the opportunities we've found in America have profoundly shaped our lives. And the miracle of Nvidia — built by all of you, and by brilliant colleagues around the world — would not be possible without immigration." He further noted that "legal immigration remains essential to ensuring the U.S. continues to lead in technology and ideas," and expressed support for the administration's recent changes, saying they "reaffirm this."

Huang has previously expressed mixed sentiments regarding the new fee. In a podcast interview, he described the changes as a "great start" but cautioned that the $100,000 fee "probably sets the bar a little too high," potentially impacting cash-strapped startups more significantly than well-funded tech companies.

The Trump administration stated that the increased fees aim to encourage more domestic hiring and prevent "abuses" of the H-1B visa system. Critics argue that the policy could have the opposite effect, leading to increased hiring abroad.

Nvidia, with a market capitalization of $4.5 trillion, is among the top sponsors of H-1B visas in the tech industry, with approximately 1,500 approvals in 2025.