Summary
A new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas starts on Sunday but will only affect new applicants, not those who already have visas or are renewing them. This change is part of President Trump's immigration policy, aiming to prioritize American workers.
Key Facts
- A $100,000 fee for H-1B visas begins Sunday.
- The fee applies only to new applicants, not current visa holders.
- President Trump's order initially caused confusion about who would be affected.
- Tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon are major users of H-1B visas.
- The fee will be part of the upcoming lottery cycle for new applicants.
- Trump's overall immigration policy has focused on helping American workers.
- There are differing views on H-1B visas: some see them as helpful, others as harmful.
