Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:49pm on 25 Sep 2025,Thursday International
Small US companies are worried after President Trump announced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. The programme allows skilled foreign workers to join US firms. Startups and nonprofits say the fee is too high and may stop hiring foreign staff. Abhishek Singh, a software manager, and Karen Brady of Ryther, a health nonprofit, expressed concern over workforce shortages. Big tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft can afford it, but smaller firms struggle. Experts warn the policy could hurt innovation and push firms to hire abroad. For now, the fee applies only to future applicants. (PC: BBC)
