HJR 39·AK·house
Urging the federal government to waive the new H-1B Visa fees for teachers in the state.
Sent to ExecutiveFiled Feb 23, 2026
Sponsor: Alyse Galvin (I)
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(H) PERMANENTLY FILED 9/22 LEGIS RESOLVE 35
Sep 30, 2026
Summary
The resolution asks federal officials to eliminate the new $100,000 H‑1B visa fee for educators hired by Alaska school districts. It targets schools—especially in rural and remote areas—that rely on international teachers to fill critical shortages. Removing the fee is intended to keep qualified teachers in classrooms and avoid costly visa expenses.
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