What the $100k H1B Visa Means for Software Engineers

The U.S. just slapped a hefty $100,000 fee onto every new H-1B visa application, forcing companies to rethink or delay sponsoring foreign talent. For domestic engineers, it could mean fewer overseas hires—less competition on paper, but also possible slowdowns in innovation and project timelines as employers tighten budgets.

For non–U.S. citizens dreaming of Silicon Valley, this price hike turns the visa process into a high-stakes gamble. Expect more firms to favor remote work or look for alternatives (like OPT extensions or green-card sponsorship), and brace yourself for steeper costs, tougher negotiations, and possibly staying put or going elsewhere.

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