Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens to ripple US universities, stifle research, and drive away global talent

US colleges and universities are grappling with a sudden $100,000 H-1B visa fee, a dramatic rise from previous costs, at a time of steep federal research cuts. The move threatens to halt international hires critical to teaching, research, and clinical operations, potentially undermining innovation, academic output, and America’s global competitiveness in STEM and higher education.