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Trump signs proclamation imposing $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications
New $100,000 fee aims to reduce H-1B visa program abuse and protect American jobs, with the U.S. awarding 85,000 visas annually through a lottery system, officials said.
- President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications to limit their use and encourage hiring of American workers, as reported by Bloomberg News.
- The H-1B program is crucial for tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft, which rely on foreign talent to fill skilled positions, reported U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Critics assert that H-1B visas are used to displace American workers, as stated by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during the announcement.
- The new fee is effective starting Sunday, and companies can apply for exemptions based on individual cases, as mentioned in the official announcement.
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Donald Trump asks companies to pay $100,000 a year for H-1B work visas. a hard blow to the technology industry that relies particularly on...
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Independent EspañolH-1B visas are intended to attract the best and brightest foreigners for highly qualified jobs
Trump imposes $100K fee on H-1B visas
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas. Trump’s administration said the development was aimed at curbing overuse of the program and prioritizing American workers. Announcing the measure from the Oval Office, the US President said the policy would encourage companies to hire U.S. workers while maintaining a pathway for highly skilled foreign professionals. The order restricts …
Technology Company Concerned - Us President Trump Has Charge of $100,000 for a Category of Work Visa
US President Trump has issued a $100,000 per year fee for a specific category of work visas, which is called H-1B visas for highly qualified professionals.
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