When Presiden t Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa, it was a shocker to many. For years, the H-1B visa program has been a key way for American tech companies to bring in skilled workers from abroad.

But with the new cost, many companies are now rethinking their hiring strategies and experts say it could accelerate a global shift in how and where tech work gets done.

More companies are turning to outsourcing

The steep visa fee has made companies think twice about bringing foreign workers into the US tech giants like Oracle, Meta, Apple, and especially Amazon, which received over 10,000 H-1B approvals in 2025 are now exploring new options.

Instead of paying $100,000 for a visa, companies are looking at outsourcing talent abroad, where workers can be hired remot

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