Federal judge blocks Trump-era $100,000 H-1B visa fee as unconstitutional
By
Alex Bitter
Crackling crust, pillowy middle. The kind of bagel that earns a second cup of coffee.
Summary
A federal judge ruled that Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants is unconstitutional. The fee, which was imposed during the Trump administration, targeted companies that rely heavily on H-1B visa workers. The court's decision blocks the implementation of this significant fee increase, providing relief to businesses and tech companies that depend on foreign talent through the H-1B program.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledA federal court struck down Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants on Monday.
On Monday, a federal judge said Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee was unconstitutional.
You might also wanna read

Trump Administration Imposes $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Visa Applications
President Trump has imposed a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications as part of an effort to reduce foreign labor in the tech sec
Trump Administration Proposes $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications
President Trump plans to impose a $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas as part of his immigration crackdown, which could significa
Trump Administration Proposes $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications
The Trump administration is proposing a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program, including a new $100,000 application fee and increased prev
White House Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Exempts Existing Holders Re-entering US
A new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas takes effect Sunday, but a White House official clarifies that existing visa holders re-entering th
Trump's H-1B Visa Fee Increase Sparks Offshoring Talks Among Tech Companies
The Trump administration's new $100,000 visa fees for H-1B workers are prompting Silicon Valley companies to consider moving jobs overseas,
Immigration attorney discusses new $100k H1-B fee impact on startups and foreign talent hiring
An immigration attorney who works with Y Combinator and startups answers questions about H1-B visa policies, including the new $100k fee bei
