Washington: President Donald Trump’s recent announcement introducing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications has sparked widespread concern among technology companies and industry leaders. The policy, which aims to curb perceived abuses of the visa program and prioritize high-skilled roles, has been met with sharp criticism for its potential impact on innovation, talent acquisition, and the broader tech ecosystem.

Under the new policy, firms applying for H-1B visas for foreign professionals will be required to pay a one-time fee of $100,000 per visa. For many startups and smaller technology companies, which depend heavily on skilled international talent, this represents a dramatic increase in operational costs. Executives across the tech sector have expressed apprehension about th

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