Peter Bendor-Samuel

Person

Last mentioned: Mar 7, 2026

Timeline

  1. Selection Results

    The Trump administration announces successful visa recipients and begins fee collection.

  2. Submission Deadline

    Final day for companies to enter the lottery for the 85,000 available slots.

  3. Lottery Registration Opens

    Employers begin submitting petitions under the new $100,000 fee structure.

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Labor Policy Bearish

New H-1B Visa Rules Impose $100,000 Fee, Reshaping US Tech Talent Market

The Trump administration's overhaul of the H-1B visa program introduces a $100,000 fee for successful sponsors and prioritizes higher-paid, more experienced workers. This shift is expected to significantly disadvantage IT outsourcing firms while potentially freeing up visa slots for Big Tech and finance companies.

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