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Trump to impose $100k fee for H-1B worker visas, White House says

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1245 points mriguy | 3 comments | 19 Sep 25 19:59 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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jatins ◴[19 Sep 25 20:32 UTC] No.45306204[source]▶
While the stated intention is to prevent abuse by consultancies, I think this effectively kills the H1B program. Who will be able to afford this?

Not startups. 100k is like 75% of base comp in most bay area startups

Among BigTech, maybe like ~20 companies will be willing to pay this per employee.

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robofanatic ◴[19 Sep 25 20:44 UTC] No.45306327[source]▶
>I think this effectively kills the H1B program.

That exactly is Trump’s intention, no?

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1. jpadkins ◴[19 Sep 25 20:56 UTC] No.45306481[source]▶
No, his campaign pledges stated: 6. Ensure Our Legal Immigration System Puts American Workers First Republicans will prioritize Merit-based immigration, ensuring those admitted to our Country contribute positively to our Society and Economy, and never become a drain on Public Resources. We will end Chain Migration, and put American Workers first! https://rncplatform.donaldjtrump.com/?_gl=1*18i1due*_gcl_au*...

He has been pretty good at sticking to his campaign promises.

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2. Rohansi ◴[20 Sep 25 00:31 UTC] No.45308513[source]▶
I don't see how nearly killing the H1B program goes against that pledge. If anything it sounds like something that they could spin as following this pledge.
3. intermerda ◴[20 Sep 25 03:07 UTC] No.45309916[source]▶
> He has been pretty good at sticking to his campaign promises.

I wouldn't be too surprised if you genuinely believe that Ukraine war has been over since Jan 20 and that grocery prices are at all time low.