5 ms·
Remember that there was a "one-time fee" exception for "favored clients" (read: friends of Trump), who could pay a single lump-sum of something like $1 million,
by suid 6mo ago
Remember that there was a "one-time fee" exception for "favored clients" (read: friends of Trump), who could pay a single lump-sum of something like $1 million, and then apply for unlimited H-1B's at the old fee structure.
- MrWiffles 6mo agoI was not aware of this loophole. Thank you. I’ve got some strong opinions but I’m just going to keep those to myself right now. And my dog. She’ll hear me as I scream profanities into the void…
- declan_roberts 6mo agoThe loophole does not exist. He's pulling it out of his arse.
- mikeyouse 6mo agoThere's certainly the 'National Interest Exception' which the President / DHS Secretary can extend to anyone they determine to be deserving of skipping the $100k fee; https://www.employmentlawworldview.com/update-to-the-new-100000-h-1b-fee-who-is-exempt-and-who-must-pay/ https://www.employmentlawworldview.com/update-to-the-new-100...
- declan_roberts 6mo agoWhere are you getting this from?!
- mcmcmc 6mo agoFriends, or billionaires willing to build his state propaganda machine.
- Izikiel43 6mo agoThere are a lot of international students in the US for whom the fee doesn't apply as they would be changing status, not getting a visa.