Huan Qiu Wang·2025-09-21 09:56Group 1 - The new regulation signed by President Trump increases the fee for H-1B visa applicants from several thousand dollars to $100,000 per year, effective September 21 [1][3] - Major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple have advised their H-1B visa holders to remain in the U.S. and avoid international travel to prevent complications due to the new policy [1][3] - The H-1B visa program is crucial for U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign professionals, particularly in STEM fields, with an annual cap of 85,000 new visas [5] Group 2 - The significant increase in H-1B visa fees may lead to a sharp rise in labor costs for large tech companies, while small tech firms and startups may find the $100,000 annual cost prohibitive, potentially hindering their ability to recruit overseas talent [6]