WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has assured employees that the company will continue sponsoring H-1B visas and cover the new $100,000 application fee imposed by the Trump administration.

Huang’s message comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 19 to significantly tighten the H-1B visa program. The order mandates employers to pay $100,000 for each new H-1B visa application. Trump said the measure aims to encourage hiring of American workers and curb alleged abuses in the visa system.

In an internal memo, Huang emphasized the importance of immigration to Nvidia’s success. “As one of many immigrants at Nvidia, I know that the opportunities we’ve found in America have profoundly shaped our lives,” he wrote, according to Business Insider. “The miracle of Nvidia — built by all of you, and by brilliant colleagues around the world — would not be possible without immigration.”

Nvidia has one of the largest communities of H-1B visa holders in the United States. The company received roughly 1,500 approvals in 2025. With a market capitalization exceeding $4.5 trillion, Nvidia is among the world’s most valuable tech firms and a top sponsor of H-1B visas.

Huang stressed that Nvidia will continue to sponsor H-1B applicants and cover all related fees. He encouraged employees with questions about visas to contact the company’s immigration office.

The Trump administration’s rule applies only to new applications filed after September 21. Current H-1B holders and those who submitted applications before that date are exempt.

Critics warn that the high fee may discourage companies from hiring foreign talent. They also fear it could push tech firms to expand operations overseas. H-1B visas are crucial for hiring foreign professionals in specialized roles, particularly in technology, engineering, and science.

Huang acknowledged the challenges of the new fee for smaller firms. While Nvidia and other large companies can manage the costs, he said the $100,000 fee could be “a much heavier burden” on startups that rely on international talent.

Huang described legal immigration as vital to America’s leadership in technology and innovation. “H-1B visas provide a vital pathway for exceptional talent to contribute to America’s growth and innovation,” he said. “Legal immigration remains essential to ensuring the U.S. continues to lead in technology and ideas.”

He also noted that the administration’s recent changes help attract and retain top global talent. California, home to Silicon Valley and Nvidia, has led the nation in H-1B applications since 2018, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data.

Unlike many tech leaders, Huang has openly discussed his immigrant background. He previously praised Trump’s H-1B order as “a great start” but later acknowledged on a podcast that the high fee might be excessive for smaller companies.

Huang reiterated that diversity and immigration are central to Nvidia’s story. “We built our company with extraordinary people from around the world, and we will continue to sponsor H-1B applicants and cover all associated fees,” he said.