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Trump to impose $100k fee for H-1B worker visas, White House says (reuters.com)

1476 points by mriguy · 310 days ago · 1862 comments on HN

Article summary

The Trump administration plans to impose a $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas. This move is expected to impact companies that hire foreign workers, potentially leading to a decrease in the number of H-1B visa applications. The fee is intended to be paid by employers, but some argue that it may ultimately be passed on to workers. The policy change has sparked a debate about the H-1B program and its effects on the US job market.

Main themes

  • H-1B visa program
  • Immigration policy
  • US job market
  • Foreign workers
  • Visa fees
  • Labor shortage

What commenters say

  • The $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas will lead to a decrease in competent workers and an increase in incompetent workers who can afford the fee.
  • The fee will be paid by employers, but it may ultimately be passed on to workers, potentially affecting their take-home pay.
  • The H-1B program is necessary to attract top talent to the US, and the fee will hinder this process, leading to a loss of talent and competitiveness.
  • The program is often abused by companies looking for cheap labor, and the fee may help to curb this abuse, but it may also unfairly penalize legitimate users of the program.
  • The fee is a step in the right direction, but it does not address the underlying issues with the H-1B program, such as the lack of salary enforcement and the potential for exploitation.
  • The policy change is driven by a desire to protect US workers and reduce competition from foreign workers, but it may have unintended consequences, such as driving companies to look for alternative, potentially more exploitative, visa programs.
  • The H-1B program has been instrumental in bringing talented individuals to the US, including CEOs of major companies, and restricting it could have long-term negative consequences for the US economy.
  • The fee is a political move aimed at appeasing certain groups, rather than a genuine attempt to reform the H-1B program or address the complexities of the US job market.