The $100,000 fine for H-1B visas might significantly impact the technology sector, which usually employs skilled workers from countries like India and China.

United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Saturday, necessitating a new fee for the H-1B visas – which are intended for high-skilled jobs that many tech companies rely on foreign workers to fill.

The companies therefore will have to pay $100,000 for H-1B worker visas, a move which might significantly impact the technology sector, which usually employs skilled workers from countries like India and China. The fee comes into effect from Sunday (September 21). Follow H-1B visa fee news live updates

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who was alongside Trump during the signing of the proclamation for the visa fee

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