H-1B Visa Fee Hike Global Talent
Understanding the H-1B Visa Landscape F or decades, the H-1B visa program has allowed U.S. employers to sponsor highly skilled foreign workers. The scheme has been especially important for technology companies, which rely on international talent to fill specialised roles in engineering, software development, and research.
Until now, the cost of an H-1B visa was modest — typically around $1,500 in application fees, plus associated legal expenses. These were manageable costs for most employers seeking to bring in niche talent or key executives. That landscape changed with a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump, introducing a dramatic $100,000 fee per visa application. This shift has
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ISSUE 16 GLOBAL PAYROLL MAGAZINE
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