Trump’s H-1B visa fee isn’t just about immigration, it’s about making tech companies bend the knee in exchange for a pass.

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

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

Decision could be major blow to tech industry, but commerce secretary says ‘all of the big companies are on board’

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…

The announcement to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas sent shockwaves through corporate America.

Donald Trump is targeting H-1B visas frequently used by the tech industry with a $100,000 per-year fee.

Jobs tend to be concentrated in STEM fields, and workers overwhelmingly come from India.

Trump’s H-1B visa fee isn’t just about immigration, it’s about making tech companies bend the knee in exchange for a pass.

The six-figure H-1B visa fee has jolted companies that have long relied on the program to bring in top global talent.

When Trump’s announcement came, it didn’t give companies or lawyers any time to prepare. “It was timed to create pandemonium,” said a New York–based immigration lawyer.

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

Trump’s visa move is a big blow to US tech companies, but could benefit other countries seeking skilled workers.