The Trump administration announced plans to add a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas, months after a federal judge voided the US government’s previous attempt to require a $100,000 application fee. In a proposed regulation posted Monday, the administration said the fee would go toward “recovering” the costs of running the immigration system and would encourage companies to hire American workers and pay them more. The rule is not final, and the process could take months before it is made official, especially if it faces legal challenges. The public has 30 days to submit comments in response. H-1B visas allow foreign professionals to seek work in professions that are considered more specialized. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or a similar equivalent, and the visa is valid for three years and can be renewed for another three years. Economists have argued the program allows US companies to maintain competitiveness and grow their business, creating more jobs. US law allows for 65,000 H-1B visas annually, with another 20,000 reserved for people who hold advanced degrees from American higher education institutions. The Trump administration has insisted the program is overused a
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A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, stating it is an unauthorized tax without congressional approval. The policy, enacted last year, drastically increased the fee from $2,000-$5,000 to…
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A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, stating it is an unauthorized tax without congressional approval. The policy, enacted last year, drastically increased the fee…
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A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, stating it is an unauthorized tax without congressional approval. The pol
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