Posted on Sep 22, 2025 / USA

The Trump administration’s new policy imposing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants has caused uproar in the tech sector, particularly among Indian firms that rely heavily on these visas to bring skilled workers to the U.S. Critics warn that the fee could sharply reduce applications and hamper innovation just as companies are trying to scale. Simultaneously, the administration is reportedly in preliminary talks with Rupert Murdoch, Michael Dell, and Larry Ellison about a deal that might allow TikTok’s U.S. operations to avoid ban amid national security concerns. Trump has suspended the ban for now, citing the app’s importance in reaching younger voters. Observers see the visa fee change and the TikTok deal as part of broader tensions in immigration and technology policy, where the government looks to balance economic interests with security and political pressures. The unfolding strategy could prove decisive for tech companies, immigrants, and regulators alike.
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