The announcement of a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas by the Trump administration has sparked significant backlash, with various lawsuits filed to challenge the fee on grounds that it may worsen teacher shortages and stifle the hiring of international skilled workers in the U.S. Universities like the University of Southern California have issued stern warnings to faculty and staff, advising them to put travel plans on hold due to the uncertainty surrounding the new regulations. Meanwhile, firms in Silicon Valley are expressing concern that the fee could hinder their ability to attract top talent, while some companies like Nvidia have announced their intention to continue sponsoring H-1B visas despite the new costs. The fee is also perceived as a potential catalyst for international talent to consider Canada as an alternative destination for work. The broader implications of this fee on the U.S. economy and higher education have been hotly debated, as stakeholders weigh the future of work visas amid a rapidly changing landscape.