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

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

Move deals potentially major blow to US tech industry, which relies heavily on workers from India and China

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.

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

The White House sought to clarify the proclamation on Saturday, but many companies remained cautious. “We are still flying in somewhat foggy conditions,” one attorney said.

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

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.

Move is a blow to big tech companies, which rely heavily on visas to hire staff from overseas, particularly India

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

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.''

The new plan follows a proclamation on Friday requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications.

The US president has introduced a US$100,000 fee for the visas, which American firms rely heavily on for hiring skilled workers.