Summary
President Trump announced changes to the U.S. visa system, including raising the H-1B visa application fee to $100,000 and introducing new visas called the Trump Gold Card and Trump Platinum Card. These changes allow wealthy foreigners to gain residency or stay in the U.S. by paying high fees. The proposals might face legal challenges as they potentially contradict existing immigration laws established by Congress.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed a new rule to increase the H-1B visa fee to $100,000.
- The H-1B visa program allows employers to bring highly skilled foreign workers to the U.S.
- New visas, the Trump Gold Card and Trump Platinum Card, would allow wealthy individuals easy access to U.S. residency or longer stays.
- The H-1B fee increase may be illegal, as it contradicts the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990 established by Congress.
- Specialized foreign workers are important for various sectors, like technology and healthcare.
- Previous attempts to change the H-1B program led to increased job offshoring.
- Critics argue that these new visa proposals focus on wealth rather than merit or family ties.
- Other countries have similar "Golden Visa" programs, but they often require investments rather than just fees.
