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AI firms boost H-1B filings despite $100K fee; judge strikes it down

Leading AI companies like OpenAI and Nvidia have significantly increased their H-1B visa applications despite a $100,000 fee, contrasting with Big Tech firms that have reduced filings. This divergence is attributed to the fee being a minor cost for AI labs with substantial capital compared to its prohibitive nature for larger companies. A federal judge recently ruled the fee unlawful, potentially altering future immigration policies for skilled workers. AI

IMPACT AI labs' ability to secure top global talent is unaffected by the unlawful visa fee, potentially accelerating their growth.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a significant policy change impacting major AI companies and the tech industry, including a court ruling. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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AI firms boost H-1B filings despite $100K fee; judge strikes it down

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jacqueline Munis ·

    OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs didn’t flinch at Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, and now they’re paying up as their application numbers soar

    While frontier AI companies boost their number of foreign workers, other tech giants with much larger workforces are cutting back.