Donald Trump's H-1B visa fee hike: Why global tech startups outside US are 'happy' with new rules

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The Trump administration ’s stricter H-1B visa requirements are creating opportunities for technology companies outside the US, as international tech hubs position themselves to attract top-tier engineering talent previously bound for Silicon Valley , a report has said, citing senior employees of various UK and Canada-based tech startups .

Last month, the White House unveiled significant changes to the H-1B visa program, which has long been the pathway for American tech companies to recruit talented foreign workers. The new measures include a proposed $100,000 application fee and more demanding salary thresholds for prospective workers.
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