Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
The judge ruled the fee was an unlawful tax, and the government said it would appeal after companies paused H-1B participation.
- On Monday, a federal judge struck down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, siding with 20 states that argued President Donald Trump's administration exceeded its authority by imposing the charge without congressional approval.
- Trump imposed the $100,000 fee by proclamation last September, arguing the H-1B program—created by the 1990 Immigration Act—was being abused to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign staff.
- District Court Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston ruled the policy violated the Administrative Procedure Act, writing, "The Court finds that the Policy imposes a tax on H-1B petitions without the requisite delegation by Congress."
- Despite the policy's limited success, the Trump administration said Thursday it will appeal the ruling, as the government reported receiving only 85 payments worth $8.5 million in revenue by mid-February.
- Conflicting rulings set up the possibility of divided decisions across appellate court circuits, as a separate challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce previously upheld the charge.
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On Monday a federal judge struck down the fees, siding with 20 states and ruling that the Trump administration exceeded its authority by raising the charge without congressional approval.
MichaelSavage.com – Trump Appeals Ruling Striking Down $100K H-1B Visa Fee
The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's ruling invalidating President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, according to CNBC. CNBC reported that the Justice Department filed a notice of appeal Thursday after U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin of Massachusetts ruled that the administration lacked the authority to impose the fee without…
Trump Appeals Obama Judge’s Block on $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee.
The Trump administration is challenging a federal judge’s decision to strike down a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, hindering the President’s push to incentivize companies to hire American workers.PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration has announced that it will appeal a federal judge’s ruling striking down the new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas. DETAIL: On Monday Judge Leo Sorokin, appointed by Barack Obama, ruled that the ne…
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Court keeps international teacher visa fees affordable for Alaska districts, but it may be too late
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