The recent executive order signed by former US President Donald Trump, introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, has sent ripples across various sectors reliant on skilled foreign workers. The H-1B programme, a cornerstone for industries ranging from technology to healthcare, now faces significant challenges, particularly for startups and smaller firms unable to absorb the hefty cost.
‘There’s no way we can afford $100,000’: Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
