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Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram

Last updated: September 19, 2025 8:45 pm
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President Trump’s recent proclamation has significantly increased the cost for companies looking to hire foreign workers through the H-1B program. The White House announced on Friday that Trump has signed a proclamation mandating employers to pay a substantial $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, a significant jump from the current $215 lottery registration fee.

H-1B visas are crucial for U.S. companies to bring in foreign workers in specialized fields such as IT, engineering, mathematics, or medicine. The program has an annual cap of 65,000 new visas, with an additional 20,000 allocated for foreign graduates with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. These visas are typically granted through a lottery system and have a duration of three years, with the possibility of extensions or green card applications for holders.

The Trump administration’s decision aims to address what it perceives as widespread abuse of the H-1B program, which it believes has led to the displacement of American workers. The White House highlighted the significant increase in the share of IT workers with H-1B visas from 32% in 2003 to over 65% currently, while recent computer science graduates face a 6.1% unemployment rate.

Silicon Valley is expected to push back against this initiative, as the restrictions directly impact a program that has played a key role in the success of many tech companies. Prominent figures like Elon Musk, who initially came to the U.S. on an H-1B visa, have voiced their support for the program. Musk, in response to criticism of the H-1B program, passionately defended it on social media, emphasizing its role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in America.

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Leaders in the tech industry have expressed concerns about the potential talent drain to more hospitable countries in response to the new regulations. The National Venture Capital Association has advocated for raising the annual cap of H-1B visas to attract educated and highly skilled immigrants who contribute to the success of immigrant-founded companies.

Despite the strict measures outlined in the proclamation, exemptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis if deemed in the national interest. Additionally, the Labor Secretary has been tasked with revising wage requirements to prevent the undercutting of American salaries by foreign workers.

Overall, the Trump administration’s latest move regarding the H-1B program reflects its commitment to protecting national security and addressing perceived abuses in the system. The impact of these changes on the tech industry and immigrant-founded companies remains a topic of concern and debate within the business community.

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