President Trump's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is expected to impact tech companies, financial firms, and the education sector. College and school leaders warn that the fee will make it more difficult to hire foreign workers for key roles, including those in STEM and special education fields. Some universities have expressed concern that the change could hurt their ability to remain competitive. Smaller schools may no longer be able to afford the program, while larger institutions fear rising hiring costs.
The new fee also affects public school districts, which rely on foreign teachers to fill staffing shortages. In some cases, the steep cost could result in fewer qualified teachers or larger class sizes. Some education leaders are calling for exemptions, but few details are available regarding these requests.
The new fee also affects public school districts, which rely on foreign teachers to fill staffing shortages. In some cases, the steep cost could result in fewer qualified teachers or larger class sizes. Some education leaders are calling for exemptions, but few details are available regarding these requests.
