What the $100K H1B Visa Means for Software Engineers

The U.S. just slapped a staggering $100K fee on new H-1B visas, and it’s going to shake up the hiring game. Smaller startups and mid-sized firms are going to think twice before sponsoring foreign coders, which could funnel more roles to U.S. citizens or push companies toward offshoring. Expect sponsorship to become a high-stakes negotiation rather than a routine perk.

For non-U.S. engineers, this change turns the dream of coding in America into a pricey gamble—many might explore other destinations or remote gigs to dodge the new cost. If you’re weighing your next move, brush up your portfolio, lean into referrals, and consider markets with friendlier visa fees. The U.S. tech landscape is about to get a lot more competitive.

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