Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee as Unconstitutional Tax Requirement
A federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee requirement for employers seeking H-1B visas, ruling it an unconstitutional tax. The administration exceeded its authority by implementing the fee without congressional approval.
A federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee requirement for employers seeking H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority by imposing a tax. The judge found that the fee was unconstitutional and violated the Immigration and Nationality Act. The decision marks a significant win for immigrant rights groups and critics of the Trump administration's immigration policies. The ruling allows employers to seek H-1B visas without paying the disputed fee.