Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told staff that the company will continue to sponsor H-1B visas and cover all associated costs following President Donald Trump’s executive order last month that imposed a $100,000 fee on each new application.
Huang reiterated his earlier support for the changes and shared personal reflections on immigration in the internal message, which Business Insider viewed.
“As one of many immigrants at Nvidia, I know that the opportunities we’ve found in America have profoundly shaped our lives,” he wrote. “And the miracle of Nvidia — built by all of you, and by brilliant colleagues around the world — would not be possible without immigration.”
Nvidia declined to comment.
In his message to staff, Huang said “legal immigration remains essential to ensuring the US continues to lead in technology and ideas,” and that the Trump administration’s “recent changes reaffirm this.”
Huang previously said on CNBC that he was “glad” to see Trump’s executive order. In a subsequent interview on the “BG2 Pod” podcast, he expressed some critiques, saying the changes were a “great start,” but that the $100,000 price tag “probably sets the bar a little too high.”
Huang also acknowledged another critique in his podcast interview: that the $100,000 fees could have a more significant impact on cash-strapped startups than well-funded tech companies, which can more easily afford them.
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The Trump administration said it imposed the rules to encourage more domestic hiring and prevent what it called “abuses” of the H-1B visa system. Critics argue that it could have the opposite effect, leading to increased hiring abroad.
Nvidia is one of the world’s most successful companies, with a market capitalization of $4.5 trillion. It’s also one of the top sponsors of H-1B visas in the tech industry, with roughly 1,500 approvals in 2025.
You can read Huang’s memo in full below.
Hi everyone,Immigration is at the heart of the American dream — an enduring symbol of opportunity that reminds us that anyone, regardless of where they come from, can achieve success and build a better life through hard work, talent, and determination.As one of many immigrants at NVIDIA, I know that the opportunities we’ve found in America have profoundly shaped our lives. And the miracle of NVIDIA — built by all of you, and by brilliant colleagues around the world — would not be possible without immigration.H-1 B visas provide a vital pathway for exceptional talent to contribute to America’s growth and innovation. Legal immigration remains essential to ensuring the U.S. continues to lead in technology and ideas.The administration’s recent changes reaffirm this — helping America attract and retain the most exceptional talent. At NVIDIA, 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.If you have any questions about H-1B visas, please reach out to NVIDIA-Immigration.Best regards,Jensen
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