Court overturns Trump-era $100,000 H‑1B fee

A federal court ruled that the $100,000 fee on H‑1B visas is unlawful. The fee was introduced under the Trump administration’s immigration reforms. The decision invalidates the fee for current and future visa applicants. Employers will no longer be required to pay the additional charge. Immigration attorneys anticipate a surge in H‑1B filings. The ruling may prompt the government to revise related regulations. Critics of the fee argued it placed undue burdens on businesses. Stakeholders will watch for any legislative response to the court’s order.