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Trump's $100K H-1B Fee Could Stifle U.S. Innovation

4/5/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
  • Immigration expert Xavier Fernandes warns the policy could hinder U.S. innovation, citing that most H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
  • In Hyderabad, a tech hub with Google and Facebook, skilled workers Rajesh Jaknalli and Hameed Abdul aspire to move to the U.S.
  • Countries like Canada, China, and Australia are simplifying visa processes to attract skilled workers.