Group 1 - The new regulation signed by President Trump increases the fee for companies applying for H-1B visas from several thousand dollars to $100,000 annually, effective September 21 [1][5] - Major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple have advised their H-1B visa holders to remain in the U.S. and avoid travel to prevent complications due to the new policy [3][5] - The White House clarified that the new fee applies only to future visa applicants and does not affect current visa holders or those already in the lottery for 2025 [5] Group 2 - The H-1B visa program is a primary pathway for the U.S. to attract high-skilled talent, particularly in STEM fields, with an annual cap of 85,000 new visas [7] - Major tech firms, including Amazon and Microsoft, heavily rely on the H-1B program, with Amazon alone receiving over 14,000 approvals in the first three quarters of the fiscal year 2025 [7] - The significant increase in H-1B visa fees may lead to a sharp rise in labor costs for large tech companies and could hinder small tech firms and startups from hiring overseas talent [7]