The Associated Press: What to Know About the H-1B Visa Trump Has Targeted With $100,000 Fees, Generating Confusion, Fear
September 22, 2025
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The proclamation introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas has created uncertainty for employers, students and workers as they try to understand how the change will be applied.
In an article published in The Associated Press, Partner Bo Cooper explains that one of the central questions is whether the fee will extend to universities and nonprofit research organizations, which Congress has traditionally exempted from H-1B limits. The answer could have significant implications for academic institutions and research programs that depend on international talent.
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