Trump's Proposed H-1B Visa Bill Implementation: Expected Timeline for Enactment Revealed - Initial Information Unveiled
President Donald Trump is set to sign a proclamation on Friday, aiming to introduce a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. This move is part of a broader immigration crackdown and is authorized under Article II of the US Constitution and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
According to a report by Bloomberg, the news of the fee hike was revealed on Friday. However, the Bloomberg report could not immediately verify the nypost news of the fee hike. The report was based on a White House official familiar with the matter.
If implemented, the proclamation would restrict entry under the H-1B program unless the new fee is paid. The proclamation allows for immediate enforcement but often includes a grace period for compliance. Once signed, the proclamation takes effect upon publication in the Federal Register, typically within days.
The effective date and implementation timeline of the new fee depend on the proclamation's protocol. To implement the $100,000 tax on H-1B visas, the U.S. government must formally establish this fee through regulatory processes, including proposal, public comment, and final rule issuance by the relevant agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This fee applies only once for new visa applications and not for renewals or existing visa holders.
Fees directly tied to the H-1B visa application currently include a $215 fee for registration and a $780 fee for a Form I-129, but it is not immediately clear whether the $100,000 figure is in addition to or inclusive of existing news fees.
Amazon, Microsoft, and other companies are sponsoring more H-1B visas than before, according to a report. H-1B visas are awarded based on a lottery system.
Trump is also planning to order changes to the prevailing-wage levels for the H-1B program as a way to limit its use. Experts are warning against Trump's latest move amid the immigration crackdown, but the specifics of these changes have yet to be announced.
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