00:00Trump administration dramatically increases H-1B visa costs.
00:05President Donald Trump signed a proclamation raising the H-1B visa application fee from about $1,500 to $100,000, effective September 21, 2025, sparking debate over protecting U.S. workers versus deterring global talent.
00:22The H-1B program lets U.S. employers hire skilled foreign workers when local talent is scarce.
00:32Existing visa holders can renew under old fees, but new petitions after September 21 face the $100,000 charge and stricter prevailing wage rules.
00:45American tech firms and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned the drastic hike could stifle innovation and growth.
00:52India, the largest H-1B source, criticized the move, while countries like Canada and the U.K. may benefit from redirected talent.
01:03Alongside the fee increase, the administration introduced the Trump Gold Card, a premium fast track for wealthy investors and elite professionals,
01:11offering quicker processing and travel perks, prompting criticism of a two-tier immigration system favoring the rich.
01:22Immigration lawyers foresee lawsuits challenging the abrupt hike, arguing it bypasses standard rulemaking.
01:28Universities and research institutions dependent on H-1B talent may join, while agencies face new paperwork, collection systems, and potential processing delays.
01:38U.S. citizenship and immigration services must redesign payment systems and manage likely delays.
01:44The move aligns with Trump's broader immigration agenda of restricting foreign entry, echoing earlier policies like travel bans and refugee limits.
01:56Court battles and possible congressional action loom.
01:59Businesses prepare contingency plans, scaling back U.S. foreign hiring or expanding abroad.
02:05Universities may lose top researchers, as America risks diminishing its appeal as a destination for innovation and global talent.
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