As the US hikes H-1B visa fees, one Aussie fintech sees a “unique opportunity”

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David Hyman says Lendi Group is hiring — and wants H-1B applicants affected by new US visa fees to send him a message instead. As the US hikes H-1B visa fees, one Aussie fintech sees a “unique opportunity”The new $150,000 fee for workers entering the United States on H-1B visas could benefit Australian businesses chasing the top overseas talent, says a tech CEO actively recruiting for new staff. “I’ve also heard from other Australian tech leaders and founders who see this as a unique opportunity,” he said. The more widely-used Skills In Demand visa allows employers to sponsor workers in fields where Australian workers are in shortage. The E-3 visa grants two years of US working rights for Australian workers with highly specialised skills.