China Responds to America’s New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

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China says it welcomes industry talent following President Donald Trump’s announcement of the introduction of a new hurdle to deter H-1B visa applicants. On Friday, Trump issued a proclamation adding a $100,000 fee to H-1B visas, which employers are responsible for paying. The new H-1B visa fee is higher than the average salary for a visa recipient, creating a significant disincentive for U.S. tech companies to hire foreign workers over Americans. About 70% of H-1B visa holders are from India, and China is not interested in absorbing millions of foreign workers, according to Simon Hankinson. pic.twitter.com/3fYgVmRXGz — Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) September 22, 2025The $100,000 H-1B visa fee will only be applied to new visas and not existing visas.