What the $100k H1B Visa Means for Software Engineers

The US just slapped a jaw-dropping $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, and it’s shaking up the tech scene. Startups and smaller companies are going to sweat—big players might swallow the cost, but everyone else will have to rethink hiring. If you’re a non-US dev, this could mean steeper barriers and longer waits; for US engineers, less overseas competition might sound good, but brace for talent shortages and higher wage expectations.

On the flip side, you might start eyeing alternative visas, remote roles, or even staying put a bit longer. The landscape’s shifting fast—whether you’re planning to move stateside or already navigating visa hurdles, now’s the time to get savvy, explore backup plans, and lean on mentors who know the ropes.

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