US EditionTrump's H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Canadian PM Mark Carney Says ‘You Are Changing Visa Policy, Maybe…’
New $100,000 fee and Project Firewall aim to reduce oversubscription and protect American workers in the heavily used H-1B visa program, officials said.
- The Trump administration announced a $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B visa applications, effective February 2026 in the U.S.
- This change responds to criticism that the current H-1B lottery system is flawed and allows inexpensive tech consultants to enter with their families.
- The U.S. Department of Labor launched Project Firewall to prevent H-1B visa abuse and prioritize hiring highly skilled American workers.
- Experts noted the H-1B visas are 7-10 times oversubscribed, with 74% used for tech consulting, and business leaders warned the fee could harm hiring.
- The fee and program reforms aim to ensure that highly skilled jobs are given only to the most qualified professionals, while resolving related lottery issues by February 2026.
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'Trumps Tariffs, Crackdown On Immigration To Hold Back US Growth': Economist
Harvard University economist Kenneth Rogoff on Wednesday said the high tariffs on several countries, including India, and the steep H-1B visa fee hike imposed by the Trump administration will hold back the US economic growth.
Trump aide Lutnick hints at major H-1B visa overhaul before 2026 fee takes effect
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has signalled major reforms to the H-1B visa programme before a $100,000 fee takes effect in 2026. He said the current lottery-based system was "outdated and flawed", favouring low-cost tech consultants over skilled professionals like doctors and educators.
We're about to lose a lot of foreign STEM workers : The Indicator from Planet Money
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitioners. Today on the show, we talk to an economist about how much H-1B visa holders have contributed to US growth, their effects on American-born workers, and why the United States’ competitors are taking advantage of this moment. Related episodes: How much international students matter to the economy The precarity of the H-1B work visa Could foreign worker…
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The Economic Timesh-1b visa: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signals 'significant' number of H-1B visa changes before 2026
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced significant H1B visa changes, including a $100,000 fee for new applicants by February 2026. He criticized the current lottery system and "inexpensive" tech consultants, advocating for highly-skilled professionals. Concurrently, the Department of Labour launched 'Project Firewall' to ensure H1B compliance and protect American jobs.
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike: Canadian PM Mark Carney says ‘you are changing visa policy, maybe…’
The US Department of Labour's 'Project Firewall' aims to protect American workers' rights and job opportunities by enforcing H1B regulations. Employers will be held accountable for violations, which could lead to penalties and investigations led by the Secretary of Labour.
‘Significant’ Changes Coming to H-1B Visa Process Before 2026 Rollout: U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick
U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick said that the H-1B lottery system needs to be “fixed” and emphasized that the U.S. should only offer “highly-skilled jobs” to the “most highly-skilled people.”
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