The U.S. government, led by President Donald Trump, is planning to introduce a new fee of $100,000 (€85,700) for H-1B visas, which are designated for skilled foreign workers.
The information comes from a document from the Department of Homeland Security, as reported by Efe. This document reveals that the current fee will be substantially increased under a proposed regulation.
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In addition to the new fee, the regulation mentions that there will be an additional charge of $103,265, although details regarding its implementation are still unclear.
This plan arises in the context of changing immigration policies in the United States, which impact the ability of foreign nationals to work legally. The high expense could affect the attractiveness of the H-1B program.
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