US universities will not be able to pay $100,000 for each foreign employee

President Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee is drawing sharp criticism from U.S. universities and public schools that rely on skilled foreign workers for critical roles in science, medicine, and education. Administrators warn the change could worsen staffing shortages and hinder innovation.

Source The New York Times

Leaders from institutions like Stanford, Michigan, and Penn said the cost is “untenable,” with many colleges pausing visa applications or considering cutting international hiring altogether. Public-school districts, which depend on H-1B teachers for math and special education, say the fee could eliminate their ability to fill those roles.

While the Trump administration argues the policy will protect American jobs, education experts say it will instead harm the economy and undermine excellence by making it harder for universities to attract global talent and maintain research leadership.