US President Donald Trump’s new executive order imposes a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, potentially limited access to top talent for US companies and altering the landscape of skilled worker immigration.
The order is part of a broader effort to reform the H-1B visa program, prioritizing high-wage, high-skill foreign workers and protecting American employment. The massive fee increase from the current $460 to $780 range may discourage mass applications for H-1B visas.
This move could significantly impact Nigerian professionals seeking opportunities in the US, particularly in specialized fields like tech and engineering. US companies relying on foreign talent may also struggle to adapt to the high costs, potentially shifting their focus to domestic workers or exploring alternative locations.
The executive order’s implications on the US tech industry and global talent acquisition remain to be seen, but stakeholders are closely watching the situation unfold.
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