H-1B visa fee sparks GOP revolt: Republicans and Democrats oppose Trump’s $100,000 fee citing burden on small tech
Three Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in opposing President Donald Trump’s $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applicants, The Wall Street Journal reports, adding to mounting resistance from the tech industry.
Reps. Jay Obernolte (R., Calif.), Maria Salazar (R., Fla.) and Don Bacon (R., Neb.) signed a letter on Tuesday, the news outlet stated, with three Democrats urging President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to reconsider the new fee.
