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Lynn committee hears briefing on H‑1B visas and potential district implications after federal fee change
Summary
Administrators briefed the school committee on H‑1B visas, recent federal guidance, and a presidential proclamation reportedly adding a six‑figure fee to new H‑1B applications; staff recommended a cautious, case‑by‑case approach rather than an immediate district policy.
Attorney Charlie Gallo briefed the committee on H‑1B visas, explaining their purpose, duration, caps and recent federal developments that could affect district hiring.
Gallo summarized key features: an initial three‑year term with one renewal for a six‑year maximum; a fiscal cap of 65,000 visas plus 20,000 for applicants with a U.S. masters degree; and specialty‑occupation requirements that commonly include teachers and professors.…
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