The US tech sector was thrown into turmoil on September 20, 2025, when the Trump administration announced a change in requirements for H-1B visas. Under the new regulation, companies must pay a $100,000 annual fee per H-1B visa application. Following the announcement, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google urged employees abroad to return to the US immediately and keep any dependents from travelling abroad. Although the administration quickly clarified that the changes would not impact current visa holders, the n ...