Trump Proposes Permanent 100k Visa Fee
The Trump administration has proposed a permanent fee exceeding 100000 dollars for new H-1B visas. The measure follows previous temporary orders that faced legal challenges from business groups and states.
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The United States Department of Homeland Security released a proposed rule on Monday afternoon to codify an unprecedented $103,265 fee on new H-1B visas. The move aims to make permanent a temporary levy that has faced fierce legal challenges from business groups and federal judges. Previous H-1B visa fees ranged between $2,000 and $5,000 before the administration's initial order last year.
