Trump Administration Imposes $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Visa Applications

The Trump administration has proposed a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, according to The Onion and Hacker News. The policy, expected to be implemented through a presidential proclamation, aims to reduce foreign labor in the tech sector by making it more expensive for companies to hire skilled immigrant workers. Hacker News reported that the proposal also includes increased prevailing wage requirements to ensure foreign workers are paid market rates comparable to U.S. workers. The Onion noted that the fee represents a significant financial burden for U.S. companies that depend on the H-1B program.