President Donald Trump on Friday, 19 September, signed a proclamation imposing a new $100,000 (£74,200) annual fee on H-1B visa petitions, in what the White House describes as a crackdown on the programme.
Announced in Washington, the move affects thousands of skilled foreign workers in the United States, particularly in technology and engineering. It coincides with a separate 'Gold Card' executive order, which offers a fast-tracked residency route for wealthy applicants via a seven-figure contribution.
