H-1B Visas Explained: Skilled Worker Program and Trump Fee Hike Changes Loom
The plan would raise hiring costs for employers and give higher-paid applicants better odds in the H-1B lottery, according to draft rules.
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Trump administration targets H-1B visa program with $103,265 proposed fee
The Trump administration is taking another major step toward reshaping the US H-1B visa program, proposing a six-figure fee that could dramatically change how American companies recruit highly skilled foreign workers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed requiring employers to pay an additional $103,265 when filing certain new H-1B petitions subject to the annual numerical cap. The proposal represents one of the most significan…
After being stopped by the courts, the White House returns with a new version of its H-1B visa tax, widely used by tech companies. ...
H-1B visas explained: Skilled worker program and Trump fee hike changes loom
H-1B visas explained: U.S. program for hiring skilled foreign workers faces proposed permanent fee hike to $103,265, tighter vetting and ongoing lawsuits amid falling registrations
The U.S. President's government, Donald Trump, took steps on Monday (24) to impose a rate of over $100,000 (about R$515,000) on employers who hire foreign workers through a visa program for highly qualified professionals. The initiative occurred after the government suffered a judicial defeat in a previous attempt. Read more (08/26/2026)
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