Trump admin to impose higher fees on H-1B visas

Last week, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that will require a new annual fee of $100,000 for H-1B applicants. Trump insisted that the tech industry would not oppose the move. "I think they're going to be very happy," he said. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Immigration Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch as critics point to H-1B spots going to entry-level jobs, rather than senior positions with unique skill requirements.

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The USCIS issued more details this week about the implementation of Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas.

The fee would primarily apply only to applications for new beneficiaries who are currently outside the United States.

The fee is facing at least one major legal challenge by the U.S. Chamber

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