Trump Imposes $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visas:
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 (₹88 lakh) fee on H-1B visa sponsorships, dramatically raising the cost for US firms hiring foreign skilled workers.Employers sponsoring H-1B visas must now pay $100,000 per applicant (up from a few thousand dollars earlier).
Objective is to Deter misuse, ensure only “highly skilled” professionals are hired, and protect American workers from wage displacement. H-1B Visa Is Non-immigrant US visa allowing employers to hire foreign workers in “specialty occupations” requiring technical expertise. Aim is to Address shortage of skilled workers in sectors like STEM, finance, IT, medicine, and ensure fair pay to prevent wage undercutting of American workers.
