Foreign media: The U.S. plans to impose a new fee of up to $103,265 on H-1B work visa applications, significantly increasing the cost for companies hiring overseas high-skilled talent. This policy primarily affects H-1B applications subject to the annual cap of 85,000 visas; employers must pay an additional fee when submitting applications, while universities and certain non-profit research institutions may be exempted.
This measure will particularly impact professionals from China and India, and could also intensify tensions between the U.S. and China in the competition for technological talent.
Compared to the previous $100,000 fee mainly targeting newly arriving foreigners, the new fee covers a broader scope, including international students and foreign employees already in the U.S. who wish to change their status via H-1B. This move may undermine America's advantage in attracting global tech talent and could drive more talent toward other countries.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1874481598304268/
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