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News Wrap: Trump’s $100,000 H1-B visa fee hike leaves companies scrambling

News Wrap: Trump’s $100,000 H1-B visa fee hike leaves companies scrambling

Summary

The U.S. announced a large increase in H1-B visa fees. This fee change affects companies that hire skilled workers from other countries to work in the United States.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration announced an increase in fees for H1-B visas, which are used by skilled workers from abroad.
  • U.S. forces conducted a third strike this month on a boat suspected of drug smuggling.
  • A prosecutor took part in a fraud investigation involving New York’s attorney general resigned.
  • New rules were imposed by the Trump administration for reporters covering the Pentagon.
  • In Hong Kong, construction workers found a bomb from World War II.

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