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Trump's $100K Visa Fee Sparks Urgent Return for Skilled Workers

9/22/2025

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President Trump announced a $100,000 fee for visas for skilled foreign workers, creating confusion among Wall Street banks and tech companies.
Microsoft, Amazon, and JPMorgan urged employees with H-1B visas abroad to return before the new rules take effect.
The fee applies only to new applicants, not current visa holders, who can still travel to/from the U.S.
Companies and immigration lawyers advised workers to return quickly due to uncertainty.
Executives are seeking guidance on how to communicate the new rules to employees.

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President Trump announced a $100,000 fee for visas for skilled foreign workers, creating confusion among Wall Street banks and tech companies.
Microsoft, Amazon, and JPMorgan urged employees with H-1B visas abroad to return before the new rules take effect.
The fee applies only to new applicants, not current visa holders, who can still travel to/from the U.S.
Companies and immigration lawyers advised workers to return quickly due to uncertainty.
Executives are seeking guidance on how to communicate the new rules to employees.