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Trump's $100K Visa Fee Sparks Tech Talent Battle

2/11/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, prompting Amazon and other major tech companies to seek ways to avoid the cost.
  • The companies plan to recruit from groups exempt from the fee, such as current H-1B holders and students.
  • This approach reflects their longstanding practices in navigating visa regulations.
  • The policy could disproportionately affect smaller startups, intensifying competition for talent with larger corporations.