Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast H1-B And The $100k Fee
Sep 22, 2025
Zvi dives into the chaos surrounding Trump's proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. He tackles the confusion about the fee's application, whether it's one-time or annual, and the immediate legal concerns it raises. The conversation shifts to the panic experienced by current visa holders and the mixed messages from officials. Economic implications are analyzed, weighing the potential market effects of such a fee and its risks to various sectors, including healthcare and education. It's an insightful exploration of a controversial policy and its fallout.
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Unclear Wording Caused Immediate Panic
- The proclamation's wording created chaos because it read like it applied immediately and to existing H-1B holders.
- Zvi argues that unclear drafting caused needless panic and demonstrates administrative incompetence or malice.
Read The Executive Order Directly
- Read the executive order text carefully instead of trusting secondary explanations.
- Zvi recommends RTFEO because statements from officials may conflict with the actual document.
Panic Flights And Rushed Reentries
- H-1B holders rushed home mid-trips because they feared being denied re-entry without paying the fee.
- Zvi recounts messages and reports of people abandoning meetings and long travel plans to catch flights back.