# The Trump administration attached a steep $100,000 fee to new H-1B visas last fall.

*biotech · news · 2026-04-10 · The New York Times*

## Key points

- The Trump administration imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas in September.
- Nonprofits like Wayside Youth & Family Support Network can no longer afford to use the H-1B program.
- Smaller firms, nonprofits, and rural hospitals are most affected by the new H-1B fee.
- Regulatory changes now favor H-1B visa allocation to higher-paid jobs as of February.

**Countries:** Brazil, Mexico, Germany, United States

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