Federal Judge Blocks Trump $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Marking Major Shift in High-Skill Immigration Policy
[Core Summary] A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applicants is unlawful, effectively voiding the policy. The decision has major implications for the tech industry’s reliance on foreign high-skill talent. Core Ruling Details The federal court determined that the Trump administration’s requirement for H-1B visa applicants to pay an additional $100,000 fee lacked legal basis and violated existing immigration statutes. The policy was originally framed as a measure to “prioritize American jobs,” but legal experts argued its implementation exceeded the executive branch’s statutory authority. ...