Trump proposes $100,000 visa fee for foreigners
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is studying the imposition of a fixed fee exceeding $103,265 on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, despite previous legal rulings that had halted the collection of such fees. These fees were temporarily imposed last year, and the new regulations aim to make them permanent, with the goal of reducing corporate use of the program to replace local workers with cheaper alternatives. Previously, fees ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, but the new fees will be increased and will apply to new applications, excluding current petitions and renewals. The regulation faces legal challenges from chambers of commerce and states, with some arguing that imposing revenue-generating fees requires congressional approval, while the Trump administration contends that authorities at this stage permit their imposition to protect national interests. Data shows a 25% decline in visa application requests last year compared to 2024, along with increased scrutiny procedures and a system favoring highly skilled individuals earning high wages.
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