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Trump administration proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B applicants hired in US

Source: Bloomberg
Time: 8:21 PM
Weight: 95/100High importance
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What happened?

The Trump administration has proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B visas, specifically targeting foreign professionals already residing in the United States.

Why it matters

According to a draft rule released by the US Department of Homeland Security on Monday, the charge would apply to all petitions subject to the annual statutory cap—a government-mandated limit on the number of new visas issued each year.

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This includes applicants holding master’s degrees who were previously exempt from similar financial requirements.

The proposal represents a significant expansion of the administration's efforts to increase the cost of hiring foreign talent.

While a court previously blocked a similar six-figure fee intended for workers entering from outside the country, this new regulation attempts to achieve a similar economic barrier by focusing on the domestic hiring process.

If implemented, the fee would drastically increase the capital expenditure required for companies to retain or hire specialized staff through the H-1B program.

This regulatory shift marks a departure from a previous executive proclamation that focused solely on entry fees for those outside the U.S.

By applying the charge to all H-1B petitions within the annual cap, the rule would affect a broad range of businesses and high-skilled workers already integrated into the American workforce.

The Department of Homeland Security's draft rule is the latest mechanism used by the administration to reshape immigration policy through federal regulation.

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