A DHS rule increasing oversight of the H-1B program has moved to White House review. Reporting indicates the measure includes a fee exceeding $100,000 on new visa holders, with India-based firms facing reduced exposure. The precise fee amount remains disputed across sources.
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“DHS Immigration Rule Proposes A $103,265 Tax On New H-1B Visa Holders - Forbes”
Read at Forbes →The fee functions as a barrier to legal immigration that risks pricing out smaller firms and slowing innovation.
“Emphasis on equity, expanded legal channels, and harm to startups over enforcement priorities.”
The rule imposes needed costs on a program that displaces U.S. workers and requires tighter enforcement.
“Focus on protecting domestic wages and reducing outsourcing by Indian firms.”
The fee acts as a tax that restricts voluntary hiring of foreign talent and expands government control.
“Priority on open labor markets and opposition to price barriers or bureaucratic allocation.”
All views treat the disputed $103k fee as settled despite sourcing contradictions and overlook specific oversight changes under review.
“Highlights shared factual distortion and failure to examine non-fee program distortions such as caps and sponsorship rules.”
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