Tech’s H-1B Debate: Is Trump’s New Fee a Solution or Setback?
- Dr. Bruce Moynihan
- Sep 23, 2025
- 5 min read
The U.S. technology industry has long relied on foreign talent to fuel innovation and keep pace with rapid advancements in software, artificial intelligence, and engineering. The H-1B visa program has been central to that workforce strategy, granting skilled workers the opportunity to fill specialized roles in America’s most dynamic companies. Yet, with former President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to set H-1B visa application fees at $100,000 per applicant, the program faces a seismic shift. The debate is heating up: will this policy weed out less serious candidates and elevate the value of U.S. tech jobs, or will it backfire by pushing companies to recruit talent overseas instead?
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