- President Donald Trump has announced a significant change to the US immigration system by imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, aiming to prioritize affluent applicants.
- This move marks a critical shift in policy that could reshape the landscape of legal immigration, favoring the richest individuals seeking to enter the United States.
- Critics argue that this will deepen inequality and limit opportunities for skilled workers from lower-income backgrounds.
Trump’s H-1B fee hike targets wealthy immigrants in immigration overhaul
President Donald Trump has announced a significant change to the US immigration system by imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, aiming to prioritize affluent applicants. This move marks a critical shift in policy that could reshape the landscape of legal immigration, favoring the richest individuals seeking to enter the United States. Critics argue that this will deepen inequality and limit opportunities for skilled workers from lower-income backgrounds.