Donald Trump has imposed a $100,000-a-year fee to visas for skilled workers in a controversial move that is bound to infuriate Elon Musk.
The executive order, set to come into force on September 21, could see entry into the country restricted for those unable to make the hefty payment.
H-1B visas, which require at least a bachelor's degree to obtain, are designed for high-skilled jobs which companies are struggling to fill.
While critics have argued that the visa is damaging to the American workforce, its supporters, including Elon Musk, have claimed that it is vital for attracting high-skilled global talent.
Trump's new order, signed on Friday, will only be applicable for new visa requests, with the annual payment for each applicant required by companies for up to six years.
