H-1B Turmoil In U.S., China Rolls Out ‘K Visa’ To Woo Global Talent

While the U.S. shakes up its immigration rules with a steep $100,000 H-1B visa fee, China is moving in the opposite direction. Starting October 1, 2025, the new ‘ K Visa ’ will offer young science and technology professionals a simpler, more flexible route to live, work, and innovate in China.