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Trump administration proposes $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

What happened

The Trump administration has proposed a fee exceeding $100,000 for H-1B visas, with one report specifying the amount as $103,000.

Why it matters

This proposal follows a previous administration attempt to implement a similar fee that was blocked by a federal judge.

Context

President Trump has stated his position that the H-1B visa program, which allows for the hiring of skilled foreign workers, results in the displacement of American workers.

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