What just happened? The US slapped a $100K surcharge on new H-1B visas, making it a huge cost bump that could scare off smaller companies and junior devs. Big corps might absorb it, but startups and tiny shops will rethink hiring international talent, meaning fewer overseas engineers getting foot-in-the-door roles.
For US-born coders, less offshore competition could mean more job openings and leverage in salary talks. Non-US folks, however, now face steeper odds — some might stay remote for firms back home, chase other visa routes, or even hit pause on moving abroad.
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