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

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...

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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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