U.S. President Donald Trump declares an annual fee of $100,000 for H-1B visas
The H1-B non-immigrant visa program, a key part of the current US immigration system, has been under the spotlight recently due to a series of changes introduced by the Trump administration.
The White House considers the H1-B visa system one of the most abused visa systems in the United States. In an effort to address this issue, President Donald Trump announced a proclamation to raise the fee for H1-B visas annually to $100,000. This new fee is aimed at selecting individuals who are highly skilled, according to the administration.
The H1-B visa holders are generally employed in fields where Americans typically do not work. The Trump administration's stance on the H1-B visa program is focused on ensuring the admission of highly skilled laborers, not on replacing American workers, as the administration emphasizes.
The increased fee will affect Indian professionals on visas in the US disproportionately. This is because a large number of H1-B visa holders in the US are from India. The administration believes that the increased fee will contribute to the selection of highly skilled workers, thus maintaining a highly skilled workforce in the US.
The H1-B visa fee increase is one aspect of the Trump administration's approach to maintaining a highly skilled workforce. It is part of an effort to crack down on immigration, with the administration aiming to reduce incentives for replacing domestic workers with lower-paid foreign professionals.
The legislative proposal introducing an annual fee of 100,000 USD for new H-1B visa applications came into effect on September 19, 2025. This executive order mainly affects U.S. companies applying for H-1B visas for foreign skilled workers.
The H1-B visa program, under the Trump administration, aims to prioritize highly skilled individuals over other considerations. This move is intended to ensure the admission of the most qualified workers and to maintain the competitiveness of the US workforce in the global market.
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