22 US Attorneys General Oppose Trump's $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee, Warn Of Teacher, Doctor And Nurse Shortages
Washington: A coalition of 22 US attorneys general has opposed the Trump administration’s proposal to impose a fee exceeding $100,000 on certain H-1B visa petitions, arguing that the measure is unlawful and would worsen shortages of teachers, doctors and nurses. Also Watch: The challenge is significant for Indian professionals and American companies that rely heavily on the H-1B programme to…
A group of 22 US attorneys general has voiced opposition to the Trump administration's proposal to impose a fee of over $100,000 on certain H-1B visa petitions. This fee, set at $103,265, is seen as unlawful and detrimental to essential services like education, healthcare, and nursing. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones spearheaded the coalition, filing a formal comment letter to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, requesting the withdrawal of the proposed rule.
The administration's move to implement this fee, issued on August 25, has been criticized as a tax and exceeding the authority of the executive branch without congressional approval. The attorneys general argue that the proposed rule would strain the ability of states and local institutions to recruit skilled foreign professionals, exacerbating shortages in critical sectors.
They highlight the direct impact on teachers, doctors, nurses, and various community members who have gone through extensive processes to contribute to the American Dream. The coalition emphasizes that similar attempts in the past have been unsuccessful and that the new proposal seeks to impose a tax through administrative action rather than seeking congressional approval.
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