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The US Department of Homeland Security is preparing to introduce new fees for H-1B work visas and F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs.
This comes after a US court canceled a one-time fee of $100,000 that US President Donald Trump had imposed on H1B visas last September.
The court ruled that this fee was a tax requiring US Congress permission, which Trump did not have.
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This perspective highlights the financial implications for individuals, particularly students and professionals from countries like India, who rely on H-1B and OPT visas. The focus is on the increased costs and potential barriers to working or studying in the US.
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This perspective centers on the legal and procedural aspects of visa fee implementation, emphasizing the court's role in upholding the requirement for Congressional approval for certain fees. It underscores the limits of executive authority in imposing taxes.
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