U.S. Imposes $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Visa Petitions
The U.S. announced a new $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions, effective immediately. The White House clarified that current visa holders won't face this fee and that it will only apply to new petitions. The fee aims to protect American jobs and address visa program abuses.
The White House has announced a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions, effective this Sunday. This fee, aimed at new petition applicants, is causing uncertainty for businesses and workers, specifically within the tech industry.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt clarified that this fee is not annual but a one-time charge. Existing H-1B visa holders are not subject to the fee when re-entering the U.S.
Major corporations are responding to the announcement with cautious advisories on international travel for employees holding H-1B visas. The fee seeks to protect domestic jobs and tighten oversight of the visa system.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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