Trump Imposes $100K Annual Fee on H-1B Visa Applications

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Above: U.S. President Donald Trump sits at the Resolute desk after signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington, D.C., introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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Republican narrative

Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee finally addresses systematic visa abuse that has devastated American workers. For 30 years, qualified citizens have watched entry-level opportunities vanish to artificially cheap foreign labor masquerading as "specialized talent." This decisive reform will end the visa-farming racket, restore fair wages and prioritize American workers over corporate exploitation schemes.

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Democratic narrative

Trump's draconian $100,000 H-1B fee is economic vandalism disguised as patriotism. This punitive tax on global talent will cripple U.S. innovation, devastate startups and drive the world's brightest minds to competing nations. By weaponizing xenophobia against skilled immigrants who fuel technological advancement, Trump sabotages America's competitive edge while betraying its foundational promise.

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