- President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 fee for H-1B VISA applications.
- The proposal is part of a broader move to reform immigration law and curb the use of H-1B visas.
- The current lottery system for distributing H-1B visas would be replaced by one based on employer bids.
- The administration argues the changes will protect American jobs and reduce wage competition from foreign workers.
- It remains unclear if the new $100,000 fee replaces or adds to existing costs for H-1B applicants.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign a proclamation that will set a $100,000 fee for applications under the H-1B visa program, according to a Bloomberg report. The new fee is part of efforts to change how U.S. companies hire foreign workers in technical fields, with a focus on increasing costs and restricting the current system.
The plan also directs the Labor Secretary to propose new rules on wage requirements for the H-1B program. The aim is to prevent companies from hiring lower-paid foreign workers instead of American workers. A statement from the White House says the changes are designed to address concerns about American jobs and national security, with officials stating that employers “would otherwise be paid to American workers.”
H-1B visas, which allow U.S. firms to employ highly skilled foreign professionals in areas like technology, medicine, and engineering, are currently awarded by a lottery. The Trump administration believes that the lottery system has been abused, and plans to replace it with a bidding model that gives priority to employers offering the highest fee. According to Bloomberg, officials hope this cost filter will help reduce misuse of the program.
The administration claims that these changes will stop employers from “undercutting” American wages and meet national security goals. They argue that the current use of foreign labor lowers wages and discourages Americans from pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The proposed fee is expected to make employers reconsider using the H-1B program.
Currently, employers pay $215 to register for the H-1B lottery and $780 to file a petition, known as an I-29. It is not clear if the $100,000 fee would be added to or included in these existing charges. More details may become available once the proclamation is officially signed. For source details, see the Bloomberg News article and the initial Twitter update.
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