White House Clarifies H-1B Visa Fee Changes Amid Industry Concerns
TL;DR
The White House clarified that the new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for high-skilled tech workers applies only to new applicants, not current visa holders, amid confusion and criticism over the move which aims to reduce visa numbers and increase costs for foreign tech workers, especially from India, with potential legal challenges and significant impacts on U.S. tech industry and immigration policy.
- White House clarifies $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders as Trump stirs anxiety PBS
- Trump’s $100,000 H1-B Visa Fee Spurs Confusion and Chaos for Companies The New York Times
- H-1B Visas Are Changing: $100,000 Renewals In, Lottery System On It’s Way Out? Forbes
- H-1B: Man spent $8,000 on flights to get back to the US after visa fears BBC
- H-1B FAQ USCIS (.gov)
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