$100,000 H-1B visa fee could push talent away, offshore US jobs: Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

Krishnamoorthi termed the fee as a '$100,000 tax' on a group of workers who fill some of the most specialised technical roles in the US economy | World News

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:21:55 GMT

The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise. President Trump had issued a proclamation in September last year imposing the $100,000 fee on ... [1898 chars]

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$100,000 H-1B visa fee could push talent away, offshore US jobs: Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

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