Trump administration proposes $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
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What happened
The Trump administration has proposed a fee of over $100,000 for H-1B visas, with one report specifying the amount as $103,000.
A federal judge previously blocked a similar attempt by the administration to impose a fee on these visas.
Why it matters
The proposal aligns with President Trump's stated position that the H-1B program, which allows employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, is used to displace American workers.
Context
The H-1B visa program is implemented and regulated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
While there is an initial annual cap of 85,000 visas for new applicants, 265,777 H-1B visas were approved in 2022.
Sources 3 sources
This briefing cites 2 publishers across 2 detected independent reporting streams.
- Politico Trump administration proposes more than $100K fee for H-1B visas - Politico
- The Washington Post Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas after legal setback - The Washington Post
- Wikipedia H-1B visa Background reference · Wikipedia text used under CC BY-SA 4.0.