Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unlawful tax, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that a $100,000 fee imposed by the Trump administration on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers is unlawful. The judge concluded that the fee constituted an unauthorized tax, as Congress had not approved such a measure. This decision overturns a policy that significantly increased the cost of obtaining these visas, potentially discouraging foreign talent from entering the U.S. AI
IMPACT This ruling may impact the availability of highly skilled foreign workers in the US tech sector, potentially affecting AI development.