H-1B Visa Fee Increase: $100K for Applicants, Some Exemptions

US President Donald Trump has enacted an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, aimed primarily at companies hiring foreign workers, although exemptions exist for healthcare and engineering sectors. The order requires employers to prove payment of this fee before filing, while emphasizing that only highly skilled workers will qualify for H-1B visas, amid concerns about job displacement for American workers.

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