China has introduced a new “K visa” program aimed at attracting foreign tech and STEM graduates. Under this scheme, applicants would be allowed to enter, live and work in China without needing a job offer in advance. The rollout comes as the U.S. has imposed a steep $100,000 fee for new H-1B

The United States has introduced a one-time fee of US$100,000 for each new H-1B visa petition under a proclamation signed September 19, 2025. This fee applies only to new applicants—not to current H-1B holders or renewals. In response, China will launch a K-visa program on October 1, 2025, aimed at attracting young science, technology, engineering, […]