Federal Judge Blocks $100,000 H‑1B Visa Fee Proposed by Trump Administration

A federal judge issued a ruling on the Trump administration's immigration policy. The judge struck down a proposed $100,000 fee for new H‑1B visas. The decision removes the fee that had been slated for implementation. The ruling applies to the specific fee targeting fresh H‑1B applications. The judge's order was reported by U.S. News & World Report. The outcome affects employers seeking to sponsor foreign workers. The decision may prompt the administration to revise its visa fee structure. Legal analysts anticipate further challenges to related immigration measures.