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White House: $100,000 H-1B fee exempts current visa holders and existing petitions, signals more reforms ahead

New rulemakings will raise prevailing wage levels and prioritize higher-paid applicants in the H-1B lottery, sparking fresh debate over the program’s future.

2 charts show which industries employ the most H-1B workers and how much those roles typically pay

Tech companies hire thousands of workers through the H-1B program each year, so Trump's new fee could impact their workforce and bottom line.

'Fast and furious': H-1B workers abroad race to US as Trump order sparks dismay, confusion

Panic, confusion and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the U.S. after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.

New $100,000 H-1B Fee Only for New Applicants, US Official Says

The Trump administration’s new $100,000 application fee for the widely used H-1B visa program will only apply to new visas, the White House said Saturday.

The H-1B visa changes highlight another lesser-known immigration ticket: the 'Einstein' visa

After changes to the H-1B visa program, immigration specialists point to a potential side door for qualified applicants: the O-1 or "Einstein" visa.
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