Summary
The Trump administration announced a $100,000 fee for each H-1B visa application and plans to change how visas are assigned. This move has raised concerns among businesses and legal experts who worry it could disrupt hiring and affect the ability of the U.S. to attract skilled workers.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration introduced a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa application.
- H-1B visas allow U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign workers for specialized jobs.
- The U.S. issues 85,000 H-1B visas annually, and demand usually exceeds supply.
- Critics say the changes could hurt small businesses and nonprofits due to high costs.
- Supporters argue the fee and allocation changes could protect American jobs.
- The Department of Homeland Security has not specified how the fee will be collected or spent.
- The policy could affect sectors like technology, healthcare, and education.
