Setback for Trump: US appeals court refuses to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A US federal appeals court has upheld a ruling blocking the Trump administration from imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The court found that the administration lacked the executive authority to implement such a fee without congressional approval.
Why it matters
The decision impacts the ability of US technology companies to recruit foreign talent and highlights ongoing legal debates regarding executive branch authority over immigration policy.
The Trump administration suffered a setback on Friday after a US federal appeals court refused to lift a ruling that blocks the government from charging a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas.The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston left in place a June 8 decision that found the fee unlawful, allowing the order to remain in effect while the administration challenges it in court, reported Reuters.The case stems from a lawsuit brought by 20 Democratic attorneys general, who argued that the administration had effectively created a new tax without congressional approval.
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