Trump sent visa fee soaring. Now Colorado schools wonder how they’ll fill critical roles.

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 961

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Colorado schools that rely on workers from other countries could face staffing difficulties under the Trump administration’s implementation of a $100,000 fee for the visa those workers must obtain.

H-1B visas allow U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in tech and other specialized jobs. In education, they could include teachers, professors and researchers.

President Donald Trump in September issued a proclamation implementing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants. The fee does …

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