American Workers Will Pay Price for New H-1B VISA Fees
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President Donald Trump announced in September that the fee for H1-B international worker visas would go from about $3,000 to $100,000 each.
The Trump administration is gearing up to defend its new H-1B visa policy in court, amidst multiple lawsuits challenging the $100,000 fee imposed on new visa applicants.
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Walmart halts job offers for applicants who need H-1B visas after Trump raises fees to $100,000
Walmart, America’s largest private-sector employer, is pausing job offers to foreign candidates needing H-1B visas to work in the United States, a company spokesperson told CNN. It’s a significant shift that demonstrates how major companies are changing their policies in response to Trump’s strict immigration agenda that could have major ramifications for US businesses and high-skilled workers from overseas.
Donald Trump imposed a punitive fee on new H1-B visa applications. However, those seeking to visit the country as tourists don’t have to worry.
In a new complaint filed Thursday, the conservative-leaning U.S. Chamber of Commerce accused the Departments of Homeland Security and State of causing damage to small- and medium-sized businesses by instigating the new fee, which the chamber also said was breaking the law.
On Sept. 19, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that adds a $100,000 fee for new applicants for H-1B visas. The administration hopes the new fee will encourage employers to prioritize hiring domestic workers,
University Senate members discussed faculty H-1B visas and a Title VI Office task force in their Monday meeting.