Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Impact: Unpacking the $100K Cost and Industry Ramifications

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Now, let's delve into the headline story – the ripple effect of President Donald Trump's latest H-1B visa fee hike on key sectors like Big Tech, startups, consulting, and Wall Street.

What's in Store:

The Landscape of Visas

President Donald Trump's recent move to increase H-1B visa fees sent shockwaves through the business world. The implications are starting to unfold.

Impact Assessment on Industries

Big Tech: Tech behemoths heavily utilize H-1B visas, but the fee hike might not dent their budgets significantly.

• An extra $100,000 may not faze trillion-dollar companies, acting more as a barrier for smaller rivals.
• However, the cumulative effect could lead to substantial costs for major sponsors.

Startups: Smaller startups lacking financial muscle may struggle in the talent acquisition race.

• Paying the fee is feasible for top-tier talent, impacting the influx of younger professionals in startups.

Consulting: Consultants face added challenges, potentially driving talent competition higher.

• Establishing offshore hubs could be a workaround to mitigate visa obstacles.

Wall Street: Financial institutions, while not as affected as Big Tech, will feel the visa fee pinch.

• Most H-1B roles in finance focus on tech, impacting areas like junior banker recruitment.

As the dust settles on Trump's visa fee hike, industries are bracing for a reshuffle. Stay tuned for more updates on how this move will shape the professional landscape!

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By: ddefrancesco@businessinsider.com (Dan DeFrancesco)
Title: Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Impact: Unpacking the $100K Cost and Industry Ramifications
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/visa-trump-wall-street-consulting-tech-startups-immigration-2025-9
Published Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:20:12 +0000