Explained: How Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B fee changes things; why Indians will feel it the most
In 2025, President Trump's order introduced a $100,000 fee for US companies hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas, impacting skilled workers, especially Indians in tech. This move, intended to protect American jobs and raise wages, primarily affects new entries, entry-level workers, and smaller companies. The future of the H-1B program and its accessibility for foreign talent are now uncertain.
In 2025, President Trump's order introduced a $100,000 fee for US companies hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas, impacting skilled workers, especially Indians in tech. This move, intended to protect American jobs and raise wages, primarily affects new entries, entry-level workers, and smaller companies. The future of the H-1B program and its accessibility for foreign talent are now uncertain.
