What the $100k H1B Visa Means for Software Engineers

A new rule just dropped a hefty $100,000 fee onto every fresh H-1B visa, and it’s sending shockwaves through the tech world. This video breaks down who’s hit hardest—think big companies vs. startups, US citizens vs. foreign talent—and walks through the real cost of hiring international developers in today’s market.

For non-US coders eyeing that coveted work permit, the extra fee could make sponsorship a dealbreaker and push some to stay home or hunt greener pastures. On the flip side, US engineers might see salary bumps as companies scramble for local talent. The deeper dive covers everything from uprooting your life abroad to final thoughts on surviving (and thriving) in this new H-1B landscape.

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