White House Slaps $100K Fee On H‑1B Visas; $1M 'Gold Card' Plan Faces Lawsuits And Loopholes
President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B visa entries and unveiled a $1 million “Gold Card” paid-residency option. Lawyers and policy experts say the order’s drafting creates major carve‑outs (extensions, student status changes, and national‑interest waivers) and predict immediate litigation. The move fits a rapid escalation in visa costs and restrictions with national impact on tech and other H‑1B‑reliant sectors.
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