Trump Will Charge $100k Fee for H1b Visas
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The article reports that Trump plans to charge a $100,000 fee for H1B visas, sparking discussion on the impact on businesses and the economy. Commenters debate the implications, with some expressing concerns about the effects on local tax revenue and project coordination.
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Putting snark aside, I'd rather work with the H-1B visa holders who are here locally. Not only does it make it easier for me to coordinate and deliver my projects, but there's a lot of local tax revenue being generated by these folks that we lose when they're working overseas.
I've been wondering since the 90s why I don't work with more Americans, but that ship has done sailed: a lot of Americans don't want to do this work. Even though it brings good pay with it. I don't know why that is, but that's the way it is.
But forcing us to use more and more offshore labor? That's just stupid.
Trump to Add New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas in Latest Crackdown - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45304666 - September 2025
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45305845