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Walmart is pausing the hiring of job candidates who need H-1B visas to work in the U.S., according to a person familiar with the decision, an example of the ways the Trump administration's immigration policies are shaping corporate strategy.

Walmart's decision comes after President Donald Trump in September announced higher fees for the visas , which allow companies to temporarily hire skilled workers from other countries such as China and India. The Trump administration said it would now require companies to pay a $100,000 fee for each new visa application. It said the decision was intended to protect American workers' jobs and end abuse of the visa.

In a statement, a Walmart spokesperson said, "Walmart

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