US Lawmakers Celebrate Court Block of $100,000 H‑1B Fee, Undermining Trump Visa Restrictions

A federal court ruled to block a proposed $100,000 fee on H‑1B visa applications. The fee had been introduced as part of the Trump administration’s tighter immigration rules. US lawmakers from both parties expressed celebration over the decision. Critics argued the fee would have made hiring foreign talent prohibitively expensive. The court’s order removes the financial barrier for companies seeking H‑1B workers. The ruling is seen as a setback for the broader agenda of restricting high‑skill visas. Lawmakers indicated they will monitor further attempts to limit the program. The decision may encourage firms to resume hiring overseas specialists.