Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is backfiring—and shutting out foreign workers

A sweeping change to the H-1B visa system is rippling through employers, workers, and immigration lawyers alike. President Trump’s new $100,000 application fee—aimed at curbing alleged abuses—has instead injected uncertainty into hiring plans across industries. Large tech firms may absorb the cost, but smaller companies and universities say the fee shuts them out of recruiting specialized talent. For many foreign workers, the policy threatens career plans and legal status. As lawsuits mount and guidance remains murky, the debate over how to reform H-1B has only grown more urgent. Pavithra Mohan with Fast Company has the full story.

Pavithra Mohan

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