H-1B visa fee hike sparks reactions from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman: “Immigration is the foundation of the American Dream…”
The Donald Trump administration’s decision to raise the H-1B visa application fee to an unprecedented $100,000 has triggered swift reactions across the technology sector. While many companies expressed concern about the seismic impact on global hiring and talent flows, two of Silicon Valley’s most influential leaders, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, struck a surprisingly supportive tone. In a joint interview, Huang emphasized that immigration is vital for America’s innovative future, while Altman welcomed the move as a step toward attracting the world’s brightest minds. Their remarks highlight a nuanced split in the tech industry’s response to the controversial policy shift.
