New Visa Fee Creates Uncertainty for International Students – Level 1

Many international students are finishing school in America. They want to work here after they graduate. But a new rule makes this very hard. The government added a big fee of $100,000 to get a work visa. One student who is graduating in December is very worried. He wanted to work in America, but he cannot pay the new fee. He feels like his dream was taken away. Now, he will use his student visa to work for one year. After that year, he may have to go back to his home country. Many students are worried that companies will not help them with the visa process anymore because it is too expensive. An expert says this new rule is also a problem for American companies. They need good workers in areas like technology, hospitals, and schools. Without international students, it will be hard to find people for these important jobs. This is a big problem for both the students and the employers who need them.

New Words:

1. Graduate: To finish school, college, or university successfully.
Example: My brother will graduate from high school next month.

2. Visa: An official document that allows you to enter and stay in a foreign country for a specific time.
Example: You need a student visa to study in the United States.

3. Employer: A person or company that pays people to work for them.
Example: My employer is a large tech company in California.