SIIA Joins Industry Letter Urging Reconsideration of H-1B Visa Fee Increase

The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) joined leading technology and business associations in a letter to President Trump urging the Administration to reconsider its newly announced $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions. The coalition warned that the policy would undermine U.S. competitiveness, economic growth, and innovation by making it harder for companies to attract and retain top global talent.

The letter highlights that access to high-skilled workers through the H-1B program strengthens the U.S. economy, fuels job creation, and supports the Administration's goals to expand domestic manufacturing and leadership in advanced technologies such as AI and quantum computing. The signatories call for a balanced approach to immigration reform that supports American workers while ensuring U.S. companies remain global leaders in innovation.