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Judge strikes down Trump-era $100K H-1B visa fee, contradicting prior ruling

A federal judge in Boston has invalidated the Trump administration's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, ruling that the executive branch overstepped its authority. This decision contradicts an earlier ruling in Washington D.C. that upheld the fee. The H-1B visa program, primarily used by tech companies and for filling high-skilled positions, is crucial for industries like education and healthcare, which argued the fee would exacerbate labor shortages. The Department of Homeland Security has stated its disagreement with the ruling and plans to appeal. AI

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Judge strikes down Trump-era $100K H-1B visa fee, contradicting prior ruling

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Michael Casey, The Associated Press ·

    Trump’s $100,000 visa fee is dead in one court and alive in another, setting up Supreme Court brawl

    H-1B visas are meant for high-skilled jobs that are difficult to find American workers to fill.