11 months ago
Netflix CEO Supports New H-1B Visa Fee
The US government has introduced a new $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings supports this, believing it will focus the program on high-value jobs, potentially eliminating the need for a lottery.
The fee is a one-time charge, not an annual one, applying only to new applications.
Existing visa holders and renewals are not affected.
The policy aims to ensure that H-1B visas are reserved for the most critical and high-paying roles.
The new fee sparked various reactions, with some people disagreeing.
The US government has introduced a new $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings supports the fee, saying it is a great solution.
Hastings believes the fee will mean H-1B is used for high-value jobs.
The fee is a one-time charge, not an annual one.
The fee applies to new applications, not renewals, and does not affect current visa holders.
- Who
- Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, US government
- What
- New H-1B visa fee and reactions
- Where
- United States
- When
- Announced September 21, 2025
- Why
- To ensure H-1B is used for high-value jobs and reduce lottery need.
Concerns of the new fee
Support for the new fee
Effect of the fee
Concerns of the new fee
The fee will slow down companies and send talent elsewhere, and increase the cost and risk to hire an H-1B holder.
Support for the new fee
The fee is a great solution that will focus on high-value jobs.
Key facts
- New Fee
- $100,000 for new H-1B applications
- Applies to
- New visa applications, not renewals
- First applied
- Next lottery cycle
- Netflix CEO's Stance
- Supports the fee
Timeline
US considered H-1B changes amid visa restrictions and job concerns.
The government eyed a 'weighted' system, prioritizing high-skilled applicants.
In response, officials proposed fee hikes alongside skills-based prioritization.
A new $100k fee was implemented, raising alarms for workers and tech.
Quotes
Karoline Leavitt
White House Press Secretary
“H-1B visa holders can leave and re-enter the country to the same extent as they normally would; whatever ability they have to do that is not impacted by yesterday’s proclamation.”
financialexpress.com
“Those who already hold H-1B visas and are currently outside of the country right now will NOT be charged $100,000 to re-enter”
financialexpress.com
Reed Hastings
Netflix CEO
“I’ve worked on H1-B politics for 30 years.”
financialexpress.com
“Trump’s $100k per year tax is a great solution.”
financialexpress.com
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