Why Is Trump Raising the H-1B Visa Fee to $100,000?

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September 29th, 2025
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President Trump has announced a dramatic increase in the fee for new H-1B visas—raising the cost to $100,000 per application. The H-1B program allows U.S. companies to hire foreign professionals with advanced education in fields such as IT, engineering, science, and medicine.

Until now, the full cost of an H-1B case was only a few thousand dollars. The new fee will not affect already approved visas and will apply only to applicants in the 2027 lottery cycle.

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Why Is Trump Raising the H-1B Visa Fee to $100,000?

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