U.S. President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, according to a White House official, in an effort to reduce their use as part of his broader immigration crackdown.
The Republican president was expected to sign a proclamation as early as Friday restricting entry under the H-1B visa program unless the application fee is paid, the official said. Trump also planned to order changes to the prevailing-wage levels for the H-1B program as a way to limit their use.
The H-1B program has become critical for technology and staffing companies who rely on foreign workers to fill a variety of technical roles.
had over 10,000 H-1B visas approved in 2025, while Microsoft
and Meta Platforms
