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Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Tech Industry Concerns

9/26/2025

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The Trump administration announced a policy imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.
The change raises concerns about effects on the tech industry, reliant on skilled foreign workers.
James Manyika, Google's Senior Vice President, said the policy will not disrupt Google or its employees.
The announcement comes amid ongoing immigration debates, with long-term implications for the industry remaining uncertain.

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The Trump administration announced a policy imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.
The change raises concerns about effects on the tech industry, reliant on skilled foreign workers.
James Manyika, Google's Senior Vice President, said the policy will not disrupt Google or its employees.
The announcement comes amid ongoing immigration debates, with long-term implications for the industry remaining uncertain.