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Trump Extends H-1B Fee, Weighing Layoffs in Review

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced extension of the H-1B fee policy.
  • The extension excludes visa renewals and student visa holders converting to H-1B status.
  • His proclamation orders agencies to weigh recent employer layoffs of American workers when applying the fee.
  • An appeals court is reviewing a June ruling that declared the fee unlawful.
  • Opposition leader Pawan Khera warned the extension could drive talent drain to the UK, Canada and Australia.