Trump to add $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants
Immigration,Visas,Immigration Reform,Trump Agenda,Economy And Jobs,Big Business,Donald Trump,Executive Orders
US President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order that will add a $100,000 (£74,000) fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme aimed at bringing in skilled workers from abroad into certain industries.
The proclamation will reportedly mention "abuse" of the programme and will restrict entry unless payment is made.
Critics of the programme have long argued that H-1Bs undercut the American workforce, while proponents - including billionaire Elon Musk - argue it allows the US to attract top talent from around the world...
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