Microsoft Notifies Employees of $100K H1-B Visa Fee Increase

Microsoft has warned its H-1B and H-4 visa employees to return to the US before a September 21 deadline, after which companies will face a $100,000 annual fee per H-1B visa, as mandated by the Trump administration. This executive order aims to reduce reliance on foreign workers, with India being the primary recipient of H-1B visas, accounting for 71% of approvals last year.

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