H1Bs will start costing $100k/yr
President Donald Trump is preparing to sign a proclamation that would require a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, in what experts are calling one of the most dramatic changes to the skilled worker program in decades, according to a report by Bloomberg. The proclamation, expected Friday, also directs the Department of Labor (DOL) to raise prevailing wage levels, a move intended to ensure H-1B workers are not hired at below-market rates compared to U.S.-born workers. Together, these measures represent a sweeping overhaul of a visa program long relied upon by U.S. employers to fill high-skilled roles in technology, engineering, and healthcare. What’s Changing New $100,000 Fee: Employers must pay this fee for each H-1B petition. It’s not yet clear if this will replace or…
