Is This The End Of H-1B Workers?

How The New $100k Fee is Ending H-1B Workers

In September 2025, the Trump administration introduced a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa application, a drastic increase from the previous $1,700–$4,500 range.

Experts warn this could cut applications by up to 46%, with technology companies like Amazon and Google, which lead H-1B usage, most affected. The policy replaces the random lottery with a weighted system favoring higher salaries and specialized skills, aiming to curb visa abuse and encourage hiring American workers.

Though initially set for 12 months, the fee could extend beyond 2028. Companies may boost domestic hiring, wages, and training programs, reshaping the U.S. labor market.

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0:12 H-1B Visa
0:45 Tech Jobs
1:05 New H-1B Visa Fee
1:28 100K Visa Fee
1:55 Tech Visa
2:14 Tech H-1B Visa
2:37 Job Market
3:02 Outsourcing
4:18 Technology Sector
6:50 Hiring Expenditure

Produced by: Samantha Harvey
Edited by: Jacob Smith
Animation: Charlotte Brown
Additional Footage: Getty Images

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