Neve Francine (Singer)

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I don’t think the fee alone will drive people away from the U.S. The American Dream is still a powerful pull. For many professionals, especially in tech, the opportunity to work with leading companies and gain U.S. experience outweighs the costs and risks. Yes, $100,000 is massive, but usually employers sponsor this fee. The worker isn’t paying it directly. So while it might discourage smaller companies, the big firms that foreign workers aspire to join — Google, Microsoft, Meta — will continue to hire. As long as those companies are hiring, professionals will keep coming. So in my opinion, the U.S. may lose some edge, but the H1B Visa will remain highly sought after.

Answered for the Question: "Considering the new $100,000 H1B Visa fee, will talented foreign professionals look to other countries like Canada, the UK, or Australia instead of the U.S.?"