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Judge strikes down $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A federal judge has invalidated a recent proclamation that imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa holders. This ruling effectively removes the fee for individuals seeking H-1B visas. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action impacting a significant immigration policy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Judge strikes down $100,000 H-1B visa fee

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · Stuart Anderson, Senior Contributor ·

    Judge Strikes Down Latest Version Of $100,000 H-1B Immigration Fee

    A federal judge has struck down the $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa holders and invalidated the Sept. proclamation that renewed it.