US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order adding a new $100,000 fee for applicants to the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers. This move, aimed at restricting entry and addressing perceived "abuse" of the program, has drawn criticism for potentially pricing out small businesses.

• The new fee for H-1B visa applicants is $100,000, a significant increase from previous administrative fees totaling around $1,500.
• US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick voiced support for the new fee, stating it would encourage training Americans.
• The order is expected to have a "devastating impact" on small businesses and start-ups, according to Tahmina Watson, a founding attorney at Watson Immigration Law, making it difficult for them to hire foreign talent.