MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - President Donald Trump’s decision to slap an extra $100,000 fee on applications for visas for foreign workers could have dramatic consequences in Minnesota, an immigration attorney said.

New visa fee could hamper ability to hire foreign workers

What we know:

President Trump announced on Friday that he planned to impose an additional $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. The new policy took effect on Sunday.

The fee, which companies pay when they hire foreign workers, is in addition to the filing fee, which is $215. But involving an attorney can increase to total cost to as much as $6,000. The administration said the new fee does not apply to those who already have a visa.

Why it's happening:

In his proclamation outlining the policy change, President Trum

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