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VP Vance Defends H-1B Visa Fee, Citing Economic Boost and Skilled Labor Needs
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News18•28-09-2026, 21:47
VP Vance Defends H-1B Visa Fee, Citing Economic Boost and Skilled Labor Needs
- •Vice President J.D. Vance defends the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, asserting its importance in attracting skilled workers to strengthen the U.S. economy.
- •Mohandas Pai refutes claims that the H-1B program leads to job losses, emphasizing the critical demand for skilled labor.
- •Pai highlights the positive contributions of H-1B workers to innovation and economic growth within the United States.
Key Questions Answered
Vice President J.D. Vance defends the $100,000 H-1B visa fee to emphasize its role in attracting skilled workers to boost the U.S. economy and prevent companies from replacing American workers with cheaper foreign hires.
Mohandas Pai counters claims of job loss by highlighting the critical need for skilled labor and noting the positive impact that H-1B workers bring to innovation and growth.
The Trump administration is pursuing changes through executive and administrative measures, including a hefty H-1B application fee and targeting firms that apply for visas while simultaneously laying off domestic staff.
