Trump has released a proposed revival to the H
The Trump administration has revived a proposal to impose a $103,265 fee on employers for H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. The policy, previously blocked by a federal judge, aims to prioritize American workers over foreign labor.
Why it matters
This policy significantly impacts the tech industry's ability to recruit global talent and has sparked legal challenges from unions and corporations.
A new proposal would charge employers $US103,265 for the US's H-1B visas. ( Reuters: Dado Ruvic )
Link copied Share Share article The Trump administration has revived a proposal to charge employers seeking skilled foreign workers through the H-1B visa program more than $US100,000, according to a new filing from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The policy was introduced last year by President Donald Trump but had been blocked by a federal judge.
It is the latest step in the administration's sweeping immigration crackdown.
The H-1B program allows domestic employers to recruit foreign talent for high-skilled jobs that are difficult to find American workers to fill.
The program offers 65,000 general visas annually, plus 20,000 for workers holding advanced degrees, for terms of three to six years.
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