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- U.S. student visa holders rethink settlement due to a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
- The fee applies to new H-1B applicants, not current holders.
- California Attorney General is monitoring the changes, citing harm to the tech industry.
- Critics say small startups could struggle, while larger firms may absorb costs.
- California faces budget challenges that limit options to counter the fee.
