Judge Vacates Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Legal Challenge Continues

A federal judge vacated Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, stating it violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution. The ruling emerged from a lawsuit filed by 20 states, asserting the fee constituted a tax that Congress did not authorize the executive branch to impose. Previously, H-1B visa fees ranged from $2,000 to $5,000. The Trump administration intends to appeal the decision, arguing it holds authority to restrict certain alien entries in U.S. interests, citing concerns of misuse affecting American workers and economic security.