Anthropic Warns Staff Visas Could Be 'Targeted' Under Trump
Summary
Anthropic warned in an SEC filing that its public positions on AI policy and safety could lead to heightened government scrutiny, including immigration or visa actions affecting employees. The company also said changes to U.S. immigration rules could make it harder to hire and keep skilled workers, as the Trump administration pursues restrictions on some employment-based visas.Key Facts
- Anthropic said its policy engagement could expose it to investigations, enforcement actions, licensing restrictions, or targeted immigration measures.
- The company said policies that restrict professional and technical workers could hinder its ability to recruit and retain employees.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data show 219 Anthropic H-1B beneficiaries were approved from fiscal years 2021 through 2026.
- The Trump administration imposed a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B petitions, but a federal judge later blocked it.
- The administration proposed a separate $103,265 fee on some H-1B petitions and proposed ending the 60-day grace period for some foreign workers who lose their jobs.
- The State Department required online-presence reviews for H-1B applicants and their H-4 dependents in 2025, and instructed applicants to make social media profiles public.
- The filing also warned of potentially catastrophic risks from advanced AI.
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