Trump immigration rule could make H-1B visa holders too expensive for US employers to hire: What you need to know

The Trump administration has proposed a new immigration rule that could make H-1B and EB-3 visa holders prohibitively expensive for US employers. A $100,000 fee and revised Department of Labor wage requirements could raise salaries for entry-level positions to over $208,000 in some cities. The changes aim to increase prevailing wages but may reduce hiring of high-skilled foreign workers. Economists note H-1B visa holders often earn as much as US-born professionals, raising questions about the rule’s impact.