SAN FRANCISCO − President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas , according to a White House official, in an effort to reduce their use as part of his broader immigration crackdown.

The Republican president was expected to sign a proclamation as early as Sept. 19 restricting entry under the H-1B visa program unless the application fee is paid, the official said. Trump also planned to order changes to the prevailing-wage levels for the H-1B program as a way to limit their use.

The H-1B program has become critical for technology and staffing companies who rely on foreign workers to fill a variety of technical roles. That was then: Trump sides with Elon Musk in H-1B visa debate, says he's always been in favor of the program

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