3 AI execs say Trump's $100K H-1B visa fee could hinder startups and innovation

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Wall Street is bracing for the impacts of President Trump's new $100,000 H-1B application fee.

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Trump's H-1B overhaul could kneecap startups in the talent wars.

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Trump's proposed H-1B changes have sent startups scrambling.

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The H-1B visa changes highlight another lesser-known immigration ticket: the 'Einstein' visa

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Despite Donald Trump's executive order raising the cost of the H-1B visa, a potential side door for qualified applicants exists: the O-1 or "Einstein" visa.

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India says Trump's H-1B visa changes could have 'humanitarian consequences'

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President Donald Trump (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2025.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed trade with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

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I've lived and worked abroad for 20 years. One city stood out as the best — and easiest — place to work.

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Andre Neveling spent 20 years of his career working in cities around the world — Bangkok is his favorite.

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Costco Wholesale salaries revealed: How much the company pays software engineers and other tech workers

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"We continue to make progress with technology," Costco CFO Gary Millerchip said in a May earnings call.

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29 countries that offer digital nomad visas to remote workers

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Many countries worldwide have launched "digital nomad visa" programs to attract tourism and stimulate their economies.

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They bought an abandoned house in rural Japan for $6,500. Now, they're renting it out on Airbnb for $130 a night.

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The Benton's akiya has been transformed into a guesthouse.

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I lost my dream job in the US because I couldn't get a work visa. In Canada, the pathway has been much smoother.

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Vaishali Gauba was given a work visa in Canada after moving there in 2022.

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