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New $100K H-1B Fee Sparks Visa Holder Concerns

9/27/2025

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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.