Event Brief
Trump seeks to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
Summary: The H-1B visa program lets U.S. employers hire foreign professionals in technology and other fields for a few years. President Donald Trump wants to permanently raise the program’s fee from $2,000–$5,000 to more than $100,000, while business groups and companies argue the visas help fill skill shortages.
WHO: Donald Trump; business groups and companies
WHAT: Trump proposes permanently raising H-1B visa fees from $2,000–$5,000 to more than $100,000, amid criticism and business support for the program.
WHEN: Dec 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump has pursued a broad immigration crackdown and has lambasted the H-1B program, seeking to increase the fee permanently.
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