Trump-Era H-1B Visa Fee Hike and ‘Gold Card’ Immigration Plan Resurface Debate
Trump-Era H-1B Visa Fee Hike and ‘Gold Card’ Immigration Plan Resurface Debate A contentious immigration overhaul initiated by former President Donald Trump, which included a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for skilled tech workers and the introduction of ‘gold card’ visas for wealthy individuals, continues to fuel debate years after its initial rollout. The Trump administration’s policy, which took effect shortly after its announcement, aimed to significantly alter the landscape for high-skilled foreign workers and investors in the U.S….