Finshots Daily The $100,000 H1-B visa shock
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Sep 24, 2025 A startling new $100,000 fee on H1-B visas has ignited intense debate. Trump claims H1-Bs are abused, but the host highlights how only a small fraction of the US workforce is affected. Immigrants drive innovation and fill critical job gaps, contradicting wage depression claims. The podcast explores the strategic reconfiguration of the program, with implications for talent management and skilled labor demand. As businesses brace for disruption and potential offshoring, experts warn of the risks to US competitiveness.
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$100,000 Fee Sparks Immediate Confusion
- Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, triggering immediate chaos.
- The White House later said it's a one-time levy on new petitions, not renewals, but confusion remains.
Imagined Debate With Donald Trump
- The host imagines a debate with Donald Trump to frame both sides' arguments on H-1B policy.
- The dialogue highlights abuse concerns, economic contributions, and political optics driving policy.
Abuse Is Real But Statistically Small
- H-1B abuses exist but they affect a tiny fraction of the US workforce relative to population.
- Even if all abuses occurred, they would account for only 85,000 visas — 0.03% of 330 million Americans.
