5 things to know about Trump’s visa fee and what it means for Canada
5 things to know about Trump’s visa fee and what it means for Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills.
But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and some experts warn the increased visa fee could actually accelerate the exodus south.
Here are five things you need to know about the U.S. H-1B visa fee.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.
These work visas are good for three years and are used to attract employees with hard-to-find skills and at least a bachelor degree.
According to Pew Research, about 60 per cent of H-1B visas issued since 2012 were held by people in computer-related fields.
The original fee to apply for a H-1B visa was $215.
The Trump administration says these visas undercut American workers because foreign workers often accept lower pay than their U.S. counterparts.
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