Immigration attorney discusses new $100k H1-B fee impact on startups and foreign talent hiring
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Summary
An immigration attorney who works with Y Combinator and startups answers questions about H1-B visa policies, including the new $100k fee being applied to applicants outside the U.S. or those ineligible for domestic status changes. The discussion covers how this fee impacts employers hiring foreign talent and limits international travel for visa holders.
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This fee primarily has impacted employers seeking to hire people who are outside the U.S. and also limited when people can travel.
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