Trump Admin's $100k H-1B Visa Fee Shockwave: Microsoft's Urgent Recall
2025-09-20
The Trump administration's September 19th executive order imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications sent shockwaves through the tech industry, heavily reliant on skilled workers from India and China. Microsoft urgently advised its H-1B and H-4 visa holders to return to the US before the September 21st deadline, facing hefty penalties otherwise. The move sparked backlash from tech giants and India, with experts calling it 'regressive'. US Commerce Secretary urged prioritizing American worker training.
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