H-1B visa, Trump
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Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced on 29 September 2025, the H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2025 (Visa Reform Act), a bipartisan proposal to overhaul two of the most widely used employment-based visa programs in the United States.
USCIS confirmed that the $100,000 fee generally does not apply to individuals already in the United States who are changing their status to H-1B, provided the agency approves the change. This includes current H-1B visa holders, F-1 student visa holders, L-1 intra-company transferees, and international graduates sponsored for H-1B status.
A Redditor's H-1B visa was denied due to a procedural blunder by their employer's attorney, resulting in a mismatched LCA.
Three Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in opposing President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, saying it is too costly for startups and small tech companies.