Nomad Capitalist Audio Experience My Thoughts on the Trump $100,000 H1-B Visa
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Oct 5, 2025 A proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas raises concerns about driving away foreign talent. The discussion highlights the chaotic U.S. bureaucracy that complicates hiring and leads companies to consider offshoring roles. Meanwhile, countries like India, Canada, and the UAE are aggressively courting skilled workers with attractive visa options. The emergence of a multipolar talent market reflects a shift away from U.S. dominance, as many now prefer to thrive in their home countries. The risks of U.S. nationalism threaten innovation and investment.
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Colleagues Left Over Quality of Life
- Andrew recalls acquaintances in finance and IT who left the U.S. because they found life there uncomfortable.
- One friend naturalized in Australia after deciding the U.S. was not an attractive place to live.
Companies Will Move Jobs Or Hire Abroad
- Companies can bypass higher H-1B costs by moving hiring and operations overseas or expanding foreign offices.
- Henderson notes remote work and global offices reduce pressure to hire U.S.-based talent even if H-1B costs rise.
UAE Residence Issued In Hours
- Andrew describes how quickly the UAE issued his residence permit, contrasting it with decades-long U.S. immigration backlogs.
- He uses this to illustrate why employers might relocate talent to faster, lower-tax jurisdictions like the Gulf.