What the $100k H1B Visa Means for Software Engineers

The US just slapped a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, driving hiring costs through the roof and nudging employers to either pony up for top-tier talent or lean on domestic hires. That fee bump could mean fewer sponsorships, steeper salary thresholds, and a major shake-up for anyone banking on U.S. tech jobs.

For US citizens, this might translate into less competition and potential wage inflation. Non-US engineers face sticker shock and tougher sponsorship odds—time to consider green cards, remote roles, or sharpening your skills to meet that salary bar. Plus, the video’s wrapped in a plug for DevLaunch’s no-fluff mentorship program, where you build real projects and actually land jobs.

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