Former US President Donald Trump has imposed an annual fee of $100,000 (approximately Ksh.12.9 million) on H-1B skilled worker visas, a move expected to significantly impact the tech industry. This decision, announced alongside a $1 million "gold card" residency program, marks a continuation of his immigration crackdown.

• The new H-1B visa fee, effective for those entering starting Sunday, will be $100,000 annually.
• India accounts for approximately three-quarters of the 85,000 H-1B visas awarded by the United States each year.
• President Trump also introduced a new expedited pathway to US residency for individuals paying $1 million, or for corporate sponsors paying $2 million.