As Trump’s order stirs anxiety, White House says the fee applies to new applicants and will be levied per application.

The move will hit the US tech industry especially hard, as it relies heavily on the programme to bring in foreign workers.

The proclamation will reportedly mention "abuse" of the programme and will restrict entry unless payment is made.

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.

Fee paid by companies set to transform high-skill work visa system, upon which technology sector relies heavily.

Administration officials said the charge would help American workers’ wages by discouraging companies from using the visas to bring in lower-wage international workers.

The program for highly skilled foreign workers has come under scrutiny from the administration

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker visas, creating potentially major repercussions for the tech…

Donald Trump has said those applying for H-1B visas will have to pay $100,000, roughly 60 times the current fee, starting Sunday.

Companies were warning staff not to leave the country after US Commerce chief Lutnick initially said the fee was an annual one.

WASHINGTON: The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a…

White House clarifies new H-1B visa policy, $100,000 fee is one-time for new applicants only.

"This is NOT an annual fee," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "It’s a one-time fee that applies only to the petition."

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ordered on Friday that an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker...

"This is NOT an annual fee," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "It’s a one-time fee that applies only to the petition."

President Trump signed a proclamation on Friday adding a $100,000 fee to visas for skilled foreign workers. Immigration hard-liners have criticized the program for replacing…

As Trump’s order stirs anxiety, White House says the fee applies to new applicants and will be levied per application.

President Donald Trump raised the fee for an H-1B visa to $100,000 on Friday, leaving companies scrambling to respond.

White House proclamation announcing new visa fees has prompted questions and confusion – here’s what to know

The move is set to disproportionately impact skilled workers from India, who make up the majority of visa holders

“What actually is the process for paying this $100,000?” said lawer Leon Rodriguez, former Obama official. "At this point, we don’t actually know.''