A US federal judge has struck down former President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it unlawful and beyond executive authority.
A major immigration policy shake-up is making headlines after a US federal judge blocked Donald Trump’s controversial $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, a move that had sparked outrage across the tech and business world.
As the CNBC reports, the court ruled that the fee was not legally enforceable, agreeing with challengers who argued that the executive branch had overstepped its authority by effectively imposing a tax without approval from Congress.
The decision instantly dismantles a policy that would have drastically increased the cost of hiring skilled foreign workers under the H-1B program, a visa route heavily used by global tech companies and startups.
As the source of the news reports, the ruling is being seen as a major relief for employers who rely on international talent to fill critical roles in engineering, research, and development. It also restores the program’s previous cost structure, which was significantly lower compared to the proposed hike.
While the Trump administration may still pursue appeals, the court’s decision currently halts enforcement, putting the future of the fee in serious doubt.
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