Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B Supplemental Fee Raises Hiring Costs by 30 Percent and Hits Indian IT Workers Hardest
The Trump administration’s controversial $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B petitions has raised the cost of hiring foreign workers by 30 percent, disproportionately affecting Indian IT professionals. Job postings tagged for H-1B sponsorship have dropped 12 percent since January 2026.
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