The Trump administration is proposing a new six-figure fee for H-1B visas through a formal regulatory process. The proposal would require paying $127,000 as part of the visa fee structure.
WHO:Trump administration
WHAT:Proposed a $127,000 fee for H-1B visas through a formal regulatory process
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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