H-1B visa fee hike: China’s answer goes live on October 1; What is K-visa, who can apply and key features to know
Trump announced a new fee of $100,000 for H-1B visas effective September 22, sparking concerns among IT professionals and companies. Amid the uncertainty, China’s K-visa – being dubbed as the country’s answer to the H-1B visa is making headlines. The new rules, aimed to amend regulations on foreign entries and exits were announced this August and are incidentally set to go live on October 1, 2025. China’s K-visa rules are aimed to draw young and skilled professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from around the world. Here’s everything you need to know about China’s answer to H-1B visa
Key features of China’s K-visa
