President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, a sharp increase from the current $215 lottery registration charge.
The H-1B program, which allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialized fields such as technology, engineering, and medicine, will now face its most significant cost hike since its inception. Each year, 65,000 visas are available, along with 20,000 additional slots for graduates of U.S. advanced degree programs.
The administration said the measure is designed to curb misuse of the program, citing rising unemployment among recent computer science graduates and a growing reliance on foreign workers in IT roles. Officials framed the decision as both an economic safeguard and a national security necessity.
Industry leaders, however, warned that the move could damage the U.S. technology sector. The program has historically been a key entry point for talent that helped build companies such as Tesla and Instagram, whose founders, Elon Musk and Mike Krieger, both held H-1B visas early in their careers.
Major tech firms, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, have advised employees on H-1B visas to limit international travel amid the uncertainty. Critics argue the fee will discourage highly skilled workers from seeking opportunities in the United States and may push them toward countries with more favorable immigration policies.
The proclamation also calls for a review of wage requirements tied to H-1B holders, aiming to ensure that foreign workers are not undercutting U.S. salaries. Certain exemptions may apply for cases deemed to be in the national interest.
Hey there!
My name is Md. Nazrul Islam (aka SocialMusker- A man who loves to spread good things online!); a brand journalist, blogger, author & entrepreneur who runs-
MUSKLY.com;
A Marketing Agency on DigitalPR, MarComm, Content & Growth Marketing services for SaaS and technology brands.
and runs 'THETECHMUSK.com' A Technology Focused Magazine!
. . . Thus, you can call me a contentPReneur! Cool word; isn’t that?
Well, MUSKLY is an award-winning creative content marketing & SEO-centric TECH DigitalPR & MarComm agency; helping software companies & SaaS brands generate more LEADS & SALES by CRISPY copywriting, premium link building, and content creation.
And THETECHMUSK, known as TTM; loves to publish & spread amazing content based on technology, CyberSecurity, unique product reviews, deals, applications, and the BEST 05 listicles editorial approach. Get reading with the world of spreading technology!
Awards Received:
1. Got Awarded by Innovation In Business (MarTech Awards) as "Best Content Marketing & Tech PR Agency 2024 - Bangladesh"
✅ https://www.innovationinbusiness.com/winners/muskly-martech-ltd/
2. Got Awarded by Acquisition International’s 2023 Winner Of Business Excellence Awards as Leading SEO Specialist Creative Content Tech PR Agency 2023 - Bangladesh
✅ https://www.innovationinbusiness.com/winners/muskly-martech-ltd/
3. Got Awarded by Acquisition International’s 2023 Winner Of Business Development Awards as Best Content & Media Development Agency 2023 - Bangladesh
✅ https://acquisitioninternational.digital/winners/muskly-digital-2/
4. Got Recognized by Clutch as TOP PR firms in Bangladesh -
✅ https://clutch.co/bd/pr-firms
5. Got Recognized by The Manifest Magazine as the BEST PR firm in Bangladesh -
✅ https://themanifest.com/bd/public-relations/agencies Achievements: -
Over the years, I've helped 100+ brands REMOTELY with their Content Marketing, Brand Guidelines, Business Dev, DigitalPR, Thought Leadership, SEO, Premium Link Building & overall Marketing Growth.
- And I REMOTELY collaborated, designed, and updated the world's most famous PR model, the PESO Model™ by Gini Dietrich from SpinSucks!
- In A Nutshell, That's what I'd love to do!
✔️ Creating content strategies for software clients (Enterprise Software Companies), I help business owners realize their vision & roadmaps through DATA-DRIVEN content.
✔️ Helping SOFTWARE companies acquire 5 press/media coverage with premium links within a week with 1 strategy that attracts BIG DEALS, LEADS, SALES, or you get your money back!
See the Famous French magazine -'STARTUP.info' featured our Business story? titled "How SocialMusker Became an Entrepreneur from an Employee and Succeeded Running a Content Marketing Company, MUSKLY"
✅ Read Now: https://startup.info/nazrul-islam-MUSKLY
✅ Story Of MUSKLY - https://www.MUSKLY.com/welcome-to-the-story-of-muskly-and-33-dots-secret-to-knowing
✅ Service Offerings:- https://www.MUSKLY.com/services
✅ Schedule an 1:1 MEETING today:- https://www.MUSKLY.com/meeting
Let me help your brand/company to be seen and recognized!
Sincerely, Nazrul (Naz)
