Court blocks Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B visa fee

The Trump administration set a $100,000 fee for H‑1B visa applicants. The fee was intended to be collected as part of the visa process. A federal court ruled the fee unlawful and ordered it removed. The decision eliminates the additional cost for employers hiring foreign workers. Legal analysts said the ruling could reshape immigration financing. The Department of State must adjust its fee schedule following the judgment. Stakeholders are awaiting guidance on how the visa program will operate next. The case highlights ongoing battles over immigration policy under the former administration.