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The $100,000 H-1B Tax: Six Months of Policy Chaos and the Exodus of US Tech Talent

Six months into the $100,000 H-1B visa fee policy, the US tech industry is facing a massive talent drain and legal chaos. Trade groups are challenging the fee under the Administrative Procedure Act, calling it an unauthorized tax. The policy has not only slowed startup growth but also crippled STEM education by making international teacher recruitment unaffordable.

Jessy·Mar 16, 2026·2 min read