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How H-1B Fee Changes Could Affect the Magnificent Seven

By Jack CaporalUpdated Oct 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Key Points

  • Amazon could face $173 million in fees with new H-1B visa rules.
  • Microsoft and Meta would also pay more than $100 million each.
  • Changes could force some companies to alter global recruitment strategies.
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About the Author

Jack Caporal
Jack Caporal is the Research Director for The Motley Fool and The Motley Fool Money. His work focuses on uncovering and analyzing trends that shape personal financial decisions across the United States, to help people become smarter, happier, and richer. Jack's primary research has been featured across top-tier television networks, and accredited publications like the New York Times, Bloomberg, CNBC, and has been cited in Congressional testimony. He previously followed business and economic trends as a reporter and policy analyst in Washington, D.C. Jack enjoys spending time in the mountains and cheering for his hometown Boston sports teams.

Jack Caporal has positions in Apple and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends Cognizant Technology Solutions and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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