$100,000 fee

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling it exceeded executive authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The policy, intended to prevent foreign workers from displacing Americans, was challenged by 20 states and groups, who argued it hindered hiring for educators, healthcare workers, and researchers.

A US federal judge blocked a Trump administration rule requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, ruling the charge an illegal tax since only Congress can create new taxes. The decision followed a challenge by 20 state attorneys general, who argued the fee would hinder hiring at public institutions, while the Trump administration defended the policy as part of immigration enforcement.

A federal judge has blocked the $100,000 fee for H1B visas. The decision temporarily halts the implementation of the fee, which was part of recent changes to the visa program.

A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is an unlawful tax, exceeding presidential authority. The policy, aimed at prioritizing U.S. workers, was challenged by 20 states and struck down in June 2026.

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The decision invalidates a policy implemented during the Trump administration.

A federal judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas was an unauthorized tax, exceeding executive authority and violating the Administrative Procedure Act. The policy, aimed at preventing foreign workers from displacing Americans, faced legal challenges from 20 states and groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with the higher fee now invalidated until its scheduled 2026 expiration.

A federal judge ruled that a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas imposed by the Trump administration is unlawful, blocking its enforcement. The judge found the fee functioned as a tax without congressional authorization and negatively impacted states' ability to fill critical roles in education and healthcare.

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, violating the Administrative Procedure Act by exceeding executive authority. The fee, implemented via an executive order last year, was challenged for requiring congressional approval as a tax.