📰 What Happened with the H-1B Visa Fee?
- The US government announced a new $100,000 fee for anyone applying for a new H-1B visa after September 21, 2025.
- This is a one-time fee and does not apply to renewals (people already in the US on H-1B).
- Trump said too many employers are misusing H-1B visas to hire cheaper foreign workers instead of Americans.
- He claims this has hurt American graduates, especially in IT and STEM fields.
- By making it so expensive, the government wants companies to only bring in the “best of the best” foreign workers.
- But it’s still unclear if the fee applies when someone changes jobs or moves to a new employer.
❓ Why Was This Done?
- Trump said too many employers are misusing H-1B visas to hire cheaper foreign workers instead of Americans.
- He claims this has hurt American graduates, especially in IT and STEM fields.
- By making it so expensive, the government wants companies to only bring in the “best of the best” foreign workers.
⚡ The Problem
- The $100,000 fee is 60 times higher than before, creating panic among workers and companies.
- Many tech companies (like Microsoft, Amazon, Google) told their foreign employees to return to the US quickly before rules get stricter.
- Indians (71% of H-1Bs) and Chinese (12%) will be the most affected.
- People are confused because there is no clear system yet on how to even pay this fee.
⚖️ Legal Issues
- Immigration lawyers say the President has no authority to set such a huge visa fee — only Congress can decide fees.
- They expect the rule to be challenged in federal court soon.
- Many believe this rule could be blocked or overturned.
🌍 Global Reaction
- India criticized the decision, saying it could harm families and suggested the US is “afraid of Indian talent.”
- China hasn’t officially responded, but Chinese social media is full of anger and frustration.
- On social media, people say it feels like an insult after years of hard work abroad.
🔮 What’s Next
- The US is also planning more H-1B changes soon:
- Increasing the minimum salary employers must pay foreign workers.
- Changing the lottery system to favor high-paid, highly skilled applicants.
✅ In short: The US has announced a shocking $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, causing confusion, panic, and strong reactions. Many experts believe the rule is illegal and will be challenged in court.
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