A federal judge on June 8, 2026, blocked a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications that was imposed by the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a coalition of Democratic-led states, stating that the administration exceeded its authority and that the fee infringed upon Congress's power to establish immigration policy and taxation. Judge Sorokin noted that the nature and implementation of the $100,000 charge effectively classified it as a tax.
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Federal Judge Blocks $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications
A federal judge has ruled against a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications introduced by the Trump administration. The judge determined that the fee exceeded the administration's authority and violated Congress's power over immigration policy and taxation.
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