Trump is upping the price of Big Tech's favorite visa
The Trump administration is implementing significant changes to visa policies, including a new fee exceeding $103,000 on H-1B visas commonly used by tech companies to hire skilled workers. Simultaneously, the State Department is planning to revoke visas for up to 200,000 asylum seekers. These moves represent a major shift toward restricting both employment-based and humanitarian immigration.
1 Article
Trace's outlet lean is shown first — tap Left / Center / Right on each source to add your rating too.
- The VergeTrace: Left
Trump is upping the price of Big Tech’s favorite visa
The Trump administration is significantly increasing costs for H-1B visas used by tech companies, with the Department of Homeland Security announcing a fee exceeding $103,000 per visa. Additionally, the State Department plans to revoke visas for up to 200,000 asylum seekers. These dual actions represent a major shift in immigration policy affecting both skilled worker programs and asylum protections.
Rate outletRead original
Readers say
How does this story lean?
Outlet ratings above are Trace's curated source map. Vote here (same as on the home feed) — one vote per browser, changeable anytime. Rate individual outlets in the coverage list below.
Comments
0No comments yet. Say what you noticed in the coverage.
Trending