Reed Hastings Backs Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has backed President Donald Trump’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. He said the measure would ensure visas go to “very high-value jobs,” reducing dependence on the lottery system and offering greater certainty to companies and workers.
His Experience with H-1B Policy
Hastings noted that he has been involved in H-1B policy matters for nearly 30 years. He argued that the higher fee could discourage low-value uses of the program and instead align visas with positions requiring top skills.
Pushback and Clarifications
Critics argue the new cost could hurt startups and smaller companies, making it harder for them to hire talent from abroad. The White House has clarified that the $100,000 fee applies only to new applications and will not affect renewals or existing H-1B holders.
