What to know about Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas and the court decision that struck it down

President Donald Trump increased the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 in 2023, claiming it would protect American jobs from foreign workers. A federal judge later ruled the fee invalid, stating the Trump administration overstepped its authority by implementing it without congressional approval. The H-1B program is widely used by tech companies and universities to hire skilled workers, but critics argue it displaces American employees.