Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s $100,000 H‑1B Visa Fee

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee for H‑1B visas. The decision declares the fee unlawful. The fee had been intended to fund immigration‑related programs. The ruling removes the financial barrier for prospective H‑1B applicants. Employers seeking skilled foreign workers will no longer face the $100,000 charge. The judgment may prompt a review of other immigration fees. Advocacy groups have welcomed the decision as a relief for workers. The administration may consider alternative funding mechanisms following the ruling.