Trump proposes $100K fee for foreign visas

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has released a draft regulation that would impose an unprecedented fee on high-skilled foreign worker visas, exceeding $100,000, despite previous court rulings blocking its implementation. This fee, which the Department of Homeland Security has sought to make permanent, is intended to become part of the official visa fees for H-1B visas used to employ foreign professionals in technology, education, and research sectors, with exemptions for renewal applications and foreigners already in the United States. The move aims to address certain companies' misuse of the program to replace domestic workers with cheaper foreign labor, although business groups oppose it, arguing that it is necessary to combat the shortage of highly skilled talent. The regulation faces legal challenges and lawsuits, asserting that such a fee requires Congressional approval. Data also shows that visa applications dropped by over 25% last year, amid increased scrutiny, new fees for extension requests, and charges related to the transfer of employees between branches.

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