特朗普政府拟改革H-1B签证抽签机制 这类申请人优先！此前将签证费用升至10万美元

Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced plans to adjust the H-1B visa application process, introducing a weighted selection mechanism to prioritize applicants with higher skill levels and better salary offers [1] - The new rule aims to increase the chances of high-salary H-1B applicants being selected, thereby enhancing employers' opportunities to hire foreign talent for high-skill positions [1] - President Trump signed an announcement raising the fees for H-1B visa applicants to $100,000, emphasizing that this move is intended to ensure that only high-skilled, irreplaceable talent is brought into the U.S. [1] Group 2 - The increased fees are expected to impact major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, which have relied on the H-1B visa program to hire foreign employees, including software developers [2] - There are concerns that the new policy may backfire, potentially leading U.S. companies to relocate jobs overseas, particularly in research and development sectors, and could further reduce the number of international students wishing to study in the U.S. [2] - Additionally, Trump signed an executive order for a "Golden Card" program, allowing individuals with extraordinary abilities to expedite their visa process by paying $1 million or having a company sponsor them for $2 million [2]