US President Donald Trump’s latest executive order has raised concerns within the tech industry and among the H-1B community by introducing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications.
This new order has sent shockwaves across various industries and nations.
According to the recent order, companies hiring foreign workers for H-1B visas will now be required to pay a $100,000 fee for each application.
The recent order has raised a lot of concerns among visa holders, companies and, most importantly, H-1B visa aspirants.
In a Reddit post, a user writes, “Those who abused H1B should be prosecuted. I feel like all those who gamed the system, abused H1B and profited from it should be prosecuted. They’re responsible for killing American Dream for thousands of legitimate candidates who visit US to study, graduate and contribute.”
‘I don’t think we’re very wanted here’
Netizens also raised their concerns regarding the order.
A user noted, “it’s been good, going to pack my bags and head back home. I suggest you all do the same, I don’t think we’re very wanted here. In good news I feel ready to go home!.”
Another claimed, “Those Indian companies abused the system that it took me 3 years to win the H1b lottery, so I do agree with OP.”
A user added, “Desi consultancies single handedly killed dreams of many #kudos to people from the divided state.”
“Forget their immigration status for a second. This is about basic ethics. People who know the H-1B system is corrupt, stay silent, and still play along are eroding trust for everyone else. That is not the kind of moral compass the U.S. should reward. If you knowingly break the law or exploit loopholes, you are not just gaming a program, you are screwing over every legitimate candidate and undermining the integrity of the system,” wrote a user.
“Maybe skilled Indians can return to India and make their country great now. But they are more likely to flood Australia, because Australia has really lax immigration policies. Then again, Australia has no jobs either, other than your usual UberEATS,” noted another.
Why was the new order signed?
H-1B visa program in the US has been a point of contention, particularly with the current tight job market.
Many American workers have expressed frustration on social media, claiming that foreign H-1B visa holders are occupying positions that could be filled by US citizen
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, “So no longer will you put trainees on an H-1B visa. That it’s just not economic anymore. If you’re going to train people, you’re going to train Americans… If you have a very sophisticated engineer and you want to bring them in… then you can pay $100,000 a year for your H-1B visa,” which indicates America only wants outsiders if they are an expert.
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