H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Impact on Tech & Alternatives
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H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Impact on Tech & Alternatives

Updated: 8/26/2026

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The Trump administration has proposed raising the base filing fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 per worker, up from the current $460 (plus other fees). This is a dramatic increase aimed at discouraging reliance on foreign labor.

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