October 25, 2025

The US immigration drama just got spicier! Amanda Goodall, also known as the Job Chick and creator of InsiderEdge, has fired a strong warning about President Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. While the fee is meant to protect American jobs, Goodall calls it “unjust and faulty.” According to her, this hefty charge hits foreign workers and small businesses hard, while big outsourcing companies often dodge the cost for workers already living in the US. Goodall took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted, “$100,000 H-1B FEE?! USCIS just clarified more,” opening a hot discussion. She revealed that USCIS recently said who can skip this huge fee — including those switching from F-1 student visas to H-1B. She pointed out, “Guess who skips the fee? Outsourcing firms with foreign grads already inside the US.” That’s like letting the big players win again! Moreover, Goodall shared that USCIS already has enough H-1B petitions for fiscal year 2026. This means many hopefuls won’t even get a chance since the visa spots are taken. She feels this makes the $100,000 fee useless for many applicants. Social media exploded! Supporters agreed, saying the fee should apply to all work visas. One user stressed, “These are the loopholes we can't overlook.” Another warned, “Need to make it apply to all work visas. Companies will just move to L1s.” A third commenter wrote, “No one will pay the fee, all student visa holders can apply and get H-1B.” The chorus was clear: “There are too many loopholes. #americansfirst.” USCIS confirmed, “We have received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2026.” This means all H-1B slots for next year are already full. No new visas unless Congress opens more seats. Who pays the $100K fee? Mainly foreign workers living overseas applying after September 21, 2025, and those in the US wanting their visa stamped at a US embassy abroad. Meanwhile, big consulting firms hiring workers already in the US on student or previous H-1B visas usually escape this cost. Small businesses, trying to bring fresh foreign talent from outside the country, get stuck with the expensive bill. The debate raises tough questions: Is the fee protecting American jobs or just making life harder for smaller companies and skilled foreign workers? Amanda Goodall has thrown the spotlight on the flaws in Trump's immigration game. Will lawmakers listen? Stay tuned as this story unfolds in Washington and beyond!

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