Friday, September 19, 2025
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will add a $100,000 (74,000) fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme aimed at bringing in skilled workers from abroad into certain industries. The proclamation mentions "abuse" of the programme and will restrict entry unless payment is made. |
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More Alternate links: Google News | Twitter Critics of the programme have long argued that H-1Bs undercut the American workforce, while supporters - including billionaire Elon Musk - argue it allows the US to attract top talent from around the world. In another order, Trump set up a new "gold card" to fast-track visas for certain immigrants in exchange for fees starting at $1M. Comments
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