POLITICS

White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders

President Trump's new immigration plan includes a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas for skilled tech workers, causing confusion. The White House clarified the fee doesn't apply to current visa holders or renewals. India expressed concern about the impact on its citizens. Trump also announced a $1 million "gold card" visa and a $5 million "platinum card", prompting legal challenges and criticism for bypassing Congress. The changes are expected to significantly reduce the number of H-1B visas issued and face strong opposition from some tech companies and advocacy groups.

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