"President Donald Trump's latest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused, forcing the White House to scramble to clarify that a new $100,000 fee on visas for skilled tech workers only applies to new applicants and not to current visa holders. The president on Friday, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick by his side, signed a proclamation that will require the new fee for what"
"The fee took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Sunday. It is scheduled to expire after a year. But it could be extended if the government determines that is in the interest of the United States to keep it. The White House in a social media post also sought to make clear the new rule "does not impact the ability of any current visa holder to travel to/from the U.S.""
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation instituting a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas intended for high-skilled tech jobs. The fee became effective at 12:01 a.m. ET Sunday and is slated to expire after one year, with possible extension if deemed in the national interest. The White House clarified that the charge applies only to new H-1B applicants and does not affect renewals, current visa holders, or their travel. Immigration attorneys warned the sudden change created confusion, could upend skilled workers' lives, and may have far-reaching impacts on American businesses. Officials gave conflicting statements about whether the fee is annual or one-time.
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