Trump’s H-1B visa fee isn’t just about immigration, it’s about fealty

The article discusses President Trump's proposed fee increase for the H-1B visa program, which is used by companies to hire foreign skilled workers. While the move appears to be part of the administration's broader efforts to limit immigration, the article suggests that the primary goal may be to give the government more control over companies that rely on the H-1B program. The article notes that Trump has long been critical of immigration, and the H-1B program is seen as a target. However, the proposed fee increase may be less about reducing the number of foreign workers and more about extracting "fealty" from companies that use the program. By making the program more expensive, the government could potentially pressure these companies to align with the administration's political agenda. The article concludes that the H-1B fee increase is not just about immigration policy, but rather a means for the Trump administration to exert greater influence over the private sector and ensure their compliance with the White House's priorities.