Alaska House backs resolution urging waiver for $100k visa fee for international teachers

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 702

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The Alaska House of Representatives approved a resolution urging the Trump administration to waive a steep visa fee for international teachers. The vote comes amid a growing teacher shortage throughout the state.

Lawmakers are calling for the Trump administration to waive the fee for teachers hired through the H-1B visa program, which allows employers to recruit highly-skilled workers from overseas. The federal government raised the fee from $5,000 to $100,000 for each new applicant …

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