New Fees to Burden Companies: Tech Giants Face H-1B Visa Challenges

The increased visa fees will affect tech giants such as Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, and Google. H-1B visas are already costly, with each visa costing between $1,700 and $4,500. The faster the visa is needed, the more the fee increases. Companies usually bear the costs associated with H-1B visas, considering them as a business expense. This order, effective from September 21st, will undoubtedly place a heavier burden on companies, especially those that employ a large number of foreign employees in the technology and IT sectors.