H-1B visa lottery system being replaced as DHS shifts priorities

Washington — The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.…

Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage

Bekki Holzkamm has been trying to hire a lab technician at a hospital in rural North Dakota since late summer. Not one U.S. citizen has applied. West River Health Services…

U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over H-1B visa fee

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Thursday alleging that a $100,000 fee for new visas for highly skilled foreign workers is unlawful. The…

Palestinian president's visa to the U.S. revoked ahead of key U.N. meetings

The office of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged the U.S. government on Saturday to reverse its decision to revoke his visa, weeks before he is meant to appear at the…

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