Trump says skilled foreign workers take jobs away from Americans. It's not that simple, experts say
Summary
The Trump administration plans to charge a $103,265 fee to skilled foreign workers applying for H-1B visas, which allow them to work in the U.S. This fee would apply to almost all applicants except those working at universities, hospitals, or nonprofit groups.Key Facts
- The U.S. government proposes a $103,265 fee for H-1B visa applications.
- The H-1B visa program lets skilled foreign workers work in the U.S., mainly in technology jobs.
- This new fee targets most H-1B applicants except those in universities, hospitals, or nonprofit organizations.
- The Department of Homeland Security proposed this rule last month.
- The move is part of an effort by the Trump administration to limit skilled foreign workers in the U.S. workforce.
- David Bier, an immigration expert, shared details about the proposal and its exceptions.
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