Trump’s Shocking $100,000 H‑1B Visa Fee Plan Sparks Tech Industry Uproar and Talent Exodus Fears
Donald Trump has ordered a $100,000 annual fee on each H-1B skilled worker visa, up from several thousand dollars. The tech industry warned employees to stay in the U.S. or return quickly, citing fears of job losses and offshoring. Immigration lawyers say Trump lacks legal authority for the fee and expect court challenges. India, source of most H-1B holders, is reviewing the impact.