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US H1B fee hike: Will it stop attracting fashion talent?

10 Nov '25
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US H1B fee hike: Will it stop attracting fashion talent?
US H1B fee hike: Will it stop attracting fashion talent?

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  • $100K H-1B fee coupled with the HIRE Act raises hiring costs, prompting US fashion firms to rescind offers or shift strategies.
  • Fewer opportunities for international talent in textiles, technology, and design could undermine the global competitiveness of the US fashion industry.
  • Experts warn that other countries like Canada, the UK, and UAE may attract this talent.

While H-*B visas are often associated with the tech sector, they also support specialised roles beyond Silicon Valley, including fashion technologists, textile engineers, *D patternmakers, technical designers, and digital design experts. These professionals drive advancements in digital manufacturing, materials science, and sustainable production across the US fashion industry.

H-*B talent in US fashion

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