Amazon Faces Scrutiny Over Trump-Era Visa Policy Impacts
Amazon shares edged lower after activist shareholder SOC Investment Group demanded transparency on how TRUMP administration H-1B visa changes affect operations. The $100,000 fee per visa represents a 465x increase from previous costs, potentially disrupting tech talent pipelines.
Legal challenges to the visa fee hike create uncertainty for Amazon's workforce planning. The company may explore alternatives like Canada's fast-track immigration programs to secure high-skilled labor amid tightening U.S. immigration policies.