‘Even If Trump Hikes H-1B Fees to $200,000, Hiring Won't Stop' | Why Are Companies Hiring More? NBER Study: Even $100K–$200K H-1B Visa Fees Won't Stop Companies Hiring Foreign Talent! New research shows employers save ~$100K per H-1B worker over 6 years due to 16% lower average salaries vs. US-born peers (same education/experience/location). Tech giants (Google, Apple, Amazon) show tiny 1-3% gaps; outsourcing firms (Infosys, TCS) much larger. High fees could generate $10-20B revenue—but demand stays strong.

Source: Mint February 13, 2026 06:22 UTC