Nvidia commits to covering visa costs for employees
Despite the potential personal impact, Huang said he believes Trump’s H-1B policy still enables American businesses to attract the world’s best talent, though he hopes for future adjustments to the program. Nvidia confirmed it will continue sponsoring H-1B visa employees and cover all associated costs, according to Business Insider. With over 1,400 H-1B-approved employees, the company faces an estimated $147.3 million in potential fees if the charges applied to all its 2025 visa holders.“As one of many immigrants at Nvidia, I know that the opportunities we’ve found in America have profoundly shaped our lives,” Huang wrote in an internal memo. “And the miracle of Nvidia—built by all of you, and by brilliant colleagues around the world—would not be possible without immigration.”
Fee seen as too high but addressing system abuse
Trump’s executive order in September imposed the $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, sending shockwaves through the tech industry. While Huang initially said he was “glad to see” the changes, he later noted in a podcast interview that the fee “probably sets the bar a little too high.”Huang told CNBC that “immigration is the foundation of the American dream” and represents “this ideal that anyone can come to America, and through hard work and some talent, be able to build a better future for yourself.” The policy only affects new applicants, not existing visa holders or renewals, according to government clarifications.
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