A $100,000 Work Visa Could Rock the Tech Industry
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Wed Sep 24 2025
Show Notes
The Trump Administration recently announced a new $100,000 annual fee for the coveted H-1B visa. Then the White House walked that back, saying that the charge would only apply to new visa applicants, one-time only. WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar reports on how the changes set off a wave of anxiety and confusion, especially in Silicon Valley where many H-1B visa holders work. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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