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Democratic Congresswoman slams Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee as “reckless”

Simon warned that the fee would strike at the heart of her district’s economy, which is home to hospitals, start-ups, technology firms,.

Congresswoman Lateefah Simon / House.gov

A senior Democratic Congresswoman on Sept. 23 sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s move to impose a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa holders, calling it “reckless” and a threat to innovation hubs like California’s Bay Area.

Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, who represents California’s 12th District, in a statement denounced Trump’s latest immigration measure in this regard.

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