Why the H-1B cost has ballooned
How Germany is positioning itself
Visa cost and conditions: US vs Germany
Feature
United States (new H-1B)
Germany (skilled migration)
visa application cost to employer
US$ 100,000 plus existing filing fees
Significantly lower; generally moderate visa or Blue Card fees (often under a few thousand euros)
Applicability
Only new petitions; exemptions possible
Open to qualified workers meeting salary/education thresholds
Renewals & existing holders
Not impacted by the new fee
Standard renewal or permanent re
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