1B visa program is ‘completely broken’, backs ending it; here's what he said about $100,000 fee

US Vice President JD Vance has described the H-1B visa program as 'completely broken' and said he would back ending it, arguing that the system has been used by some employers to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign employees. He frames reform as a means to protect domestic workers and wages, and he points to a proposed or discussed $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions as part of the plan to deter reliance on the program. The article notes that proponents of reform argue the visa helps U.S. businesses recruit highly skilled workers in tech, engineering, and related fields, while critics contend it can depress wages and displace domestic workers. The piece outlines the broader policy debate around skilled-immigration rules, highlighting that supporters see H-1B as essential for innovation, whereas opponents say tighter controls and higher costs are needed. It places Vance’s stance within a wider political conversation about immigration policy, labor markets, and the competitiveness of the U.S. economy, pointing to varying proposals from higher fees to alternative visa routes. The story frames this as a developing, partisan issue with implications for workers and employers alike.