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The focus is also on specific large tech companies; for instance, a notable case involved a company approved for over 5,000 H1B visas in 2025 while simultaneously announcing the layoff of around 15,000 employees. While not explicitly named, this drew parallels to Microsoft’s mass layoffs in recent weeks, sparking debates about the true intent behind the policy shift.
Key Provisions of the Executive Order
The most impactful aspect of the new policy is the imposition of a $100,000 application fee for H1B visa petitions— a substantial financial barrier designed to discourage companies from using the program to simply bring in overseas talent at a lower cost.