Trump Administration Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Essential Measure to Protect American Workers

Nov 15, 2025 10:49 am CST

The White House justifies the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee as a crucial step to prevent system abuse and protect American jobs, while highlighting "Project Firewall" to investigate companies violating visa regulations. Despite President Trump's defense of the program's necessity for importing talent, some Republican leaders are pushing to eliminate H-1B visas, which experts warn could severely impact healthcare access.