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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 1, 2026
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Court Rules on Ksh 13M Visa Fee for Kenyans Seeking Jobs in U.S.

Trump’s administration imposed the fee, raising concerns among Kenyans seeking specialised employment opportunities in the United States...
✨ Key Highlights
A U.S. federal judge has blocked a proposed Ksh13 million ($100,000) fee for new H-1B visa petitions, offering relief to Kenyan professionals seeking U.S. employment.
- The fee was deemed unlawful as it lacked proper rule-making procedures by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the State Department.
- This ruling provides a temporary reprieve from a fee drastically higher than the previous range of Ksh259,100 to Ksh647,750 ($2,000-$5,000).
- The Trump administration had introduced the fee, which is separate from a permanent fee proposal of approximately Ksh13.34 million ($103,000) also under consideration.
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