Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is ‘unlawful’, US court rules
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas is unlawful, characterizing it as an unauthorized tax. The administration plans to appeal the decision, which impacts thousands of foreign professionals, particularly those from India.
Why it matters
This ruling is a significant legal check on executive power regarding immigration policy and has major implications for the tech industry's ability to hire skilled foreign labor.
A US court on Monday struck down $100,000 fee announced by US President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, declaring that the application charge was unlawful and must be invalidated.
The article covers the legal ruling and the administration's intent to appeal, providing context on the policy's intent and its critics.
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