Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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The Trump administration has introduced a new policy proposal aimed at substantially increasing visa fees for international skilled workers, potentially exceeding $100,000 per application. This initiative represents a strategic shift in immigration policy designed to influence hiring practices and protect domestic workforce opportunities. The proposal emerges following previous unsuccessful attempts to implement comparable fee structures on H-1B visas, which faced significant legal obstacles. The administration's approach signals intensified scrutiny of foreign talent recruitment in specialized sectors.
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Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas
The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year. continue reading...