Group 1 - The recent announcement by President Trump to increase the fees for H-1B visa applicants to $100,000 has caused confusion among companies and employees [1][2] - Major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have advised their H-1B visa holders to remain in the U.S. and return before the new regulations take effect [1][2] - Concerns have been raised about the impact of this fee increase on the innovation ecosystem in the U.S., particularly in tech-heavy regions like California [2] Group 2 - The annual cap for new H-1B visas is currently set at 85,000, with companies like Amazon, Tata Consultancy Services, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple being the largest recipients [2] - Industry experts predict that this move could disrupt the onshore business continuity and affect the IT sector's offshore model, potentially squeezing profit margins [2] - Observers expect that the changes will limit client-facing positions and extend the expansion cycle of tech projects [2]
美国H-1B签证调整引发混乱 被指影响美国科技创新
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-22 03:45