> and earmark them for training of laid off workers of same industry. A portion ($1500) of most H-1B application fees goes towards funding scholarship and trai

> and earmark them for training of laid off workers of same industry. A portion ($1500) of most H-1B application fees goes towards funding scholarship and training programs. This is called " ACWIA fee" - see [1] and [2] for details. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Competitiveness_and_Workforce_Improvement_Act#Section_414:_New_fees_for_scholarships_and_training https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Competitiveness_and_W... [2]: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Reports%20and%20Studies/h1b05annual_08_7.pdf https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Re...