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Judge Blocks $100K H-1B Fee for Alaskan Teachers

Judge Blocks $100K H-1B Fee for Alaskan Teachers

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A federal judge just halted a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, a move that could save hundreds of teaching jobs in Alaska—especially in rural districts where foreign teachers often make up 80% of the staff. The judge called the fee an illegal tax, siding with Alaska’s senators who fought to exempt educators. With schools preparing for the next academic year, this ruling offers critical relief—and underscores the urgent need for a lasting fix to ensure students in remote communities keep getting the education they deserve.

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