H-1B Visa Update: Republicans Urge Trump To Scrap $100,000 Fee

Newsweek ^ | 10/22/2025 | Staff

[marcusmaximus]

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has urged President Donald Trump to reconsider a newly imposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, warning that the policy could harm American innovation and competitiveness.

In a letter sent to the White House and the Department of Commerce on October 21, seven members of Congress, including both Democrats and Republicans, expressed concern that the fee would disproportionately affect early-stage employers and small companies, particularly those that have not yet become profitable.

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The letter sent to the President was signed by Representatives Sam Liccardo of California, Jay Obernolte of California, Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, and Greg Stanton of Arizona.

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The lawmakers also warn that if U.S. companies cannot access the required talent, many highly skilled workers may return to countries such as India, China, Israel, or Europe to launch companies that compete directly against U.S. firms.

[bobcat62]

Interesting that Atlanta area Rep #mumbaiMcCormick didn’t sign on.

[FLT-bird]

I urge Trump to double the fee.

[ridesthemiles]

HELL, NO

[central_va]

This move will destroy the Republican Party. It will also destroy Trump’s Presidency.

[central_va]

Mike Rowe says forget STEM or medical school and become a plumber and chase turds. /sarc