Donald Trump Implements $100,000 Fee for H1B Visa Applications

Donald Trump introduced a new $100,000 fee for H1B visa applications, a policy change that admissions consultants warn could discourage international students from pursuing MBA programs in the United States. The high cost is expected to disproportionately affect small startups and prospective entrepreneurs who lack the capital available to large corporations.

Consultants report that some applicants, particularly those from Latin America, are now listing European business schools as backup options or delaying their applications entirely. There are further concerns that large technology companies may avoid the fee by relocating high-skilled workers to international offices, such as those in Vancouver, Canada. Critics suggest this shift could deprive the United States of critical innovation and global talent.