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Massachusetts University Visa Program Under Threat of H-1B Fee
The fee targets new H-1B applicants outside the U.S. amid efforts to prevent visa abuse, but faces legal challenges from healthcare and religious groups.
- A new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications was introduced by President Donald Trump, which may impact hiring practices in various sectors, especially healthcare.
- A lawsuit challenging this fee was filed on October 3, 2025, by unions alleging that the fee will harm medical care access.
- The Global Entrepreneur in Residence pilot program allows immigrant entrepreneurs to work in the U.S. and may be threatened by the new fee.
- Chancellor Julie Chen of UMass Lowell expressed that sending foreign students away after education appears wasteful, highlighting the need for programs that retain skilled individuals.
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