Trump visa changes squeeze rural schools relying on international teachers
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The Trump administration's changes to visa programs are impacting rural schools that rely on international teachers to fill staffing shortages. Facing higher visa sponsorship costs and uncertain immigration policies, some districts are finding it too risky to extend contracts or hire new international educators, particularly those from Jamaica and the Philippines. This is forcing schools to consider alternatives like hiring uncertified instructors, expanding online teaching, or dropping course offerings. A new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, used by over 2,300 educators across 500 school districts, is a major concern, prompting a lawsuit from 20 states arguing it will prevent districts from hiring international teachers. Rural schools, already struggling to attract American teachers due to location and lower salaries, are especially affected by the changes.
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AI-ExtractedA coalition of 20 states argued that the fees would effectively prevent school districts from hiring international teachers.
More than 2,300 people with H-1B visas work as educators across 500 school districts.
In September, the White House announced a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.
Facing higher visa sponsorship costs and uncertain immigration policies, Superintendent Vallerie Cave said it feels too risky to extend some international teachers.
A quarter of the teachers in Allendale County, South Carolina come from other countries.
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