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Trump Administration Proposes $100,000 Fee to Restrict Skilled Worker H-1B Visas
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First reported by Mako · 33 minutes ago
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The Trump administration is introducing a $103,000 fee on H-1B visas to limit skilled foreign workers, aiming to protect American jobs and raise billions in revenue. The move affects tech companies and workers, including some Israelis, and follows a previous similar policy blocked by a federal judge.
- 01Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee on H-1B skilled worker visas to protect American jobs.
- 02The fee is expected to generate $8.8 billion annually and deter employers from hiring foreign workers.
- 03H-1B visas are highly competitive, with 211,000 applications for 85,000 visas this year.
- 04Major tech companies like Microsoft and Apple are primary users of H-1B visas.
- 05The policy applies to new and current H-1B visa holders in the U.S.
- 06The administration plans to appeal a federal judge's prior ruling that blocked a similar fee.
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