$100,000 H-1B visa fee could push talent away, offshore US jobs: Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Krishnamoorthi termed the fee as a '$100,000 tax' on a group of workers who fill some of the most specialised technical roles in the US economy
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has raised concerns over a proposed $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, warning that it could deter highly skilled workers from the US and lead to job outsourcing. The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers with specialized technical expertise. President Trump issued a proclamation in September 2021 imposing the fee on new applications for the visa.
Businesses and immigration advocates have criticized the move, arguing that the high cost could make it difficult for US companies to recruit top talent. Krishnamoorthi emphasized that the fee would impose a $100,000 tax on a group of workers who fill specialized technical roles in the US economy. He noted that the issue extends beyond workers from a specific country, affecting individuals from India, China, Sweden, and beyond.
The congressman warned that imposing such a high cost could discourage skilled professionals from coming to the US and cause those already in the country to reconsider their decision to stay. He also expressed concern about the broader impact on American businesses, stating that companies would have to choose between onshoring talent or offshore work.
The US federal appeals court recently denied the Trump administration's request to pause a ruling that struck down the $100,000 fee as an unlawful tax, further underscoring the controversy surrounding the proposed fee.
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