Understanding the Impact of Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee on Microsoft’s H1-B and H4 Employees

Microsoft has taken action, instructing its H1-B and H4 visa-holding employees to return to the United States by September 21st, in light of the new visa regulations. This is a reaction to a new order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, which imposes an extra $100,000 fee on H1-B visa holders. The new rule will be applicable to those employees whose visa applications don’t come with an additional fee ($100,000). The company’s aim is to ensure that employees comply with the new rules to prevent any adverse consequences. The President expressed concerns that the H1-B visa program was being misused, resulting in the replacement of American workers with lower-paid foreign workers. Trump has declared this as a national security threat and aimed to stop the misuse of the program.