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suidyesterday at 10:39 PM4 repliesview on HN

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.


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MrWifflesyesterday at 10:45 PM

I 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…

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declan_robertsyesterday at 11:44 PM

Where are you getting this from?!

Izikiel43today at 3:06 AM

There 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.

mcmcmctoday at 2:13 AM

Friends, or billionaires willing to build his state propaganda machine.