A seismic shift just hit the U.S. tech sector, one that promises to reshape its talent landscape for years to come. On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a staggering $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. Effective September 21, this move represents one of the most significant changes to the skilled…
On September 19, 2025, a presidential proclamation introduced a “staggering” $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, effective just two days later. This seismic shift in immigration policy sent immediate ripples through the global tech industry, raising urgent questions about talent acquisition and the future of innovation. While initially causing widespread anxiety, the White House…
On Friday, September 19, 2025, a seismic shift rattled the global tech talent landscape. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing an unprecedented $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, effective immediately. This isn’t merely an incremental increase; it’s a monumental hurdle, dwarfing the previous fees that typically ranged from $2,000 to $5,000. The White…
A financial firewall has just been erected at the gates of American innovation. On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that dramatically escalates the cost of seeking an H-1B visa, imposing an astonishing $100,000 annual fee for new applicants. Effective September 21, this move isn’t merely an adjustment; it’s a tectonic plate…
