Michigan, Washington University face $38 million hit from new visa fees: Here's why research could suffer
President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens University of Michigan and Washington University in St. Louis with combined annual costs of $38 million. The policy impacts institutions already facing federal funding cuts and hiring freezes. Michigan could pay $22.4 million yearly for 224 H-1B hires, whilst Washington University faces $15.6 million for 156 hires. Experts warn the fees will drastically alter international recruitment practices, potentially cutting off universities' access to crucial foreign talent in research fields.
President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens University of Michigan and Washington University in St. Louis with combined annual costs of $38 million. The policy impacts institutions already facing federal funding cuts and hiring freezes. Michigan could pay $22.4 million yearly for 224 H-1B hires, whilst Washington University faces $15.6 million for 156 hires. Experts warn the fees will drastically alter international recruitment practices, potentially cutting off universities' access to crucial foreign talent in research fields.
