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A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is threatening to exacerbate teacher and healthcare worker shortages in rural America. Schools and hospitals, already struggling to fill positions due to isolation and lower wages, rely on these visas to recruit skilled foreign professionals. The fee, implemented by the Trump administration, could price out smaller institutions, potentially leading to reduced services and increased difficulty in accessing essential jobs. A coalition is suing to stop the fee, arguing it will harm vital sectors.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.