The Brief

The Trump administration issued new guidance about H-1B visas after the president said he would be imposing a $100,000 sponsorship fee on the program.

Here’s what the new guidance is saying:

$100,000 H1-B visa fee

The backstory:

Last month, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that would require companies to pay a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, in a dramatic price increase. But details of how the fee would be administered weren’t immediately clear, causing panic and confusion for current H-1B visa holders – especially those who were traveling internationally and fearful of complications trying to re-enter the U.S.

The White House eventually clarified that the fee wouldn’t apply to existing holders or renewals, but details of how the fee would be

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