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What changes has Trump made on H1B visas?

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Trump has imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, affecting only new applicants and not current holders or renewals. The policy aims to encourage hiring American workers and is expected to impact tech companies relying on foreign talent.

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Trump’s price on H-1B visa sparks confusion

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  • Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. 12s
  • The fee is a one-time charge and only applies to new visas, according to the White House. 47s
  • India is the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas, accounting for 71% of approvals. 55s
  • The policy has led to confusion among companies and workers, with some advised to return to the US. 37s
  • The move is expected to impact major tech companies and could lead to a reverse brain drain. 1m 28s
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Trump’s price on H-1B visa sparks confusion
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CBC News
6 hours ago
Trump’s price on H-1B visa sparks confusion

Trump signs an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, with the White House clarifying it's a one-time charge for new visas only.

Current H-1B holders exempt from new fee, White House says
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Reuters
22 hours ago
Current H-1B holders exempt from new fee, White House says

The $100,000 fee applies only to new H-1B applicants in the upcoming lottery cycle, not to current holders or renewals.

Tensions boil over as protesters clash with authorities outside Chicago ICE facility
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CBS America
2 days ago
Tensions boil over as protesters clash with authorities outside Chicago ICE facility

Trump attempts to add a $100,000 annual fee for companies using the H-1B visa program, targeting high-skilled foreign workers.

Trump signs $1M gold card visas, adds fee for skilled workers
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CBS America
2 days ago
Trump signs $1M gold card visas, adds fee for skilled workers

Trump adds a $100,000 fee to H1B skilled worker visas, aiming to discourage hiring foreign workers over Americans.

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