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H-1B uncertainty drives tech talent away from US

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Rest of World ·

A court struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee, but years of shifting immigration rules have already pushed many foreign tech workers to consider Canada, the UK, and the Gulf. The uncertainty is costing the US top talent and innovation. This trend threatens America's competitive edge in technology.

Meridian48 take
The ruling removes one barrier, but the broader immigration instability continues to erode the US's appeal as a tech hub.
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