Congressman Warns $100,000 H‑1B Fee Will Drive Skilled Workers Away
· World · India Today, Times of India, The Hindu
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said the Trump‑era $100,000 fee on new H‑1B visas could deter skilled workers from countries such as India, China and Sweden. He described the cost as a "$100,000 tax" on companies seeking specialised talent and said it could push them to move work overseas. Krishnamoorthi noted that many H‑1B hires later start their own companies, adding thousands of jobs to the U.S. economy. The fee debate is ongoing in U.S. courts, but the lawmaker stressed that the rule would make it harder for firms to hire the technical talent they need. His comments highlight how a single visa fee can influence workforce trends and outsourcing decisions.
Why it matters
US firms may lose access to a critical pool of technical talent, prompting some roles to be outsourced and limiting opportunities for Indian professionals to start businesses in the United States.
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