US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will add a $100,000 (£74,000) annual fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme for skilled foreign workers.
Trump’s order mentions “abuse” of the programme and will restrict entry unless payment is made.
Critics have long argued that H-1Bs undercut the American workforce, while supporters – including billionaire Elon Musk – argue it allows the US to attract top talent from around the world.
BREAKING: Trump signs THE H-1B VISA Executive Order which raises the fee that companies pay to sponsor foreign workers to $100,000 PER YEAR PER EMPLOYEE which makes sure that employees don't hire foreign workers when they don't have to and HIRE AMERICAN INSTEAD pic.twitter.com/POD0vEJXVB
— Autism Capital (@AutismCapital) September 19, 2025
Great work by President Trump to protect American citizens from the much abused H-1B program but in Canada the Corporate Grifters rule ...
Lutnick chimes in that the H1B visa fee will be $100,000 *every year* not a one-time application fee. This seems insane but massive opportunity for Canada to scoop up top engineering talent. https://t.co/BH0HCKmN87
— Glen E. McGregor (@glen_mcgregor) September 19, 2025
