Trump administration proposes new H-1B visa fee
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new proposed rule for H-1B visas on Monday that would charge a $103,265 fee for all workers seeking to gain employment in the U.S. who are subject to the annual statutory cap.
The tech industry has been at the center of discussions surrounding H-1B visas, which allow U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialized, high-skill occupations.
Computer-related positions make up nearly two-thirds of all H-1B approvals, focusing heavily on software engineering, data science and IT support, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center .
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Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas
The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year.