Hu Xiu·2025-09-20 06:24Group 1 - The Trump administration is implementing a new immigration policy that directly ties U.S. work and residency rights to financial contributions, effectively creating a "price list" for American identity [2][6] - The H-1B visa application fee will increase dramatically from several thousand dollars to $100,000 annually, fundamentally changing the application process from a lottery to a capital-based system [3][7] - The new "Gold Card" program allows foreigners to pay $1 million for a visa similar to a green card, with expedited processing but still requiring thorough background checks [9][10] Group 2 - The policy is expected to generate "hundreds of billions" in revenue, primarily impacting the technology sector, which is the largest user of H-1B visas [12][13] - Major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft will face significantly increased labor costs due to the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas [13][14] - There is a divide in the tech industry regarding the new policy, with some leaders supporting the high fees to attract top talent, while others express concern that it may hinder competitiveness in critical technology sectors [14][15] Group 3 - The changes will disproportionately affect Indian nationals, who made up 71% of H-1B visa approvals last year, creating uncertainty for approximately 700,000 current H-1B holders [5][16] - The new policy may face legal challenges due to the unconventional method of implementation through executive order, bypassing the usual legislative processes [17][18] - This immigration reform places the U.S. at a crossroads, questioning whether to maintain an open approach to attract innovation or to establish financial barriers for entry [18]