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🔴 BREAKING: A federal judge has struck down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling the administration tried to impose an unlawful tax that sharply discouraged skilled-worker visa requests and lacked congressional authorization. Full story: iamdonnyevans.substack.com/i/201091847/...

Federal judge rules Trump’s $100,000 fee for H1-B visas unlawful <p>President dramatically raised cost of visa for highly skilled workers in executive order last year</p><p>A federal judge on Monday declared a $100,000 fee that Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers is unlawful and must be invalidated.</p><p>US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/08/trump-h-1b-visa-fee-invalidated">Continue reading...</a>

Judge blocks Trump's $142,000 H-1B skilled worker visa fee The Trump administration's planned fee for the H-1B visa was announced to prevent foreign workers from taking American jobs.

Why was Trump’s H-1B fee struck down? What is the H-1B visa programme and who uses it? Why did the Trump administration impose the $100,000 fee? What impact was the policy expected to have on States and employers? Did the President have the authority to impose the fee? Why did the court classify the charge as a tax rather than a penalty?

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, U.S. judge rules U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in ‌a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Mr. Trump ‌announced in September that dramatically raised ‌the ⁠cost of obtaining H-1B visas.

Breaking news: Judge rejects Trump policy of $100,000 fees for skilled worker visas The policy for H1-B visa petitions had left many foreign workers in the United States stranded and unable to find companies willing to sponsor them.

US District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled on June 8 that Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee was not a penalty but a tax that the president lacked authority to impose. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state AGs challenging the fee announced by Trump in September reut.rs/3Q4rc3Q

US judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas <p>WASHINGTON: A United States federal judge has blocked a controversial Trump administration rule that would have required a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa application, it emerged on Tuesday.</p> <p>US President Donald Trump had <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1943579">ordered</a> the annual fee be added to H-1B skilled worker visas in September 2025.</p> <p>H-1B visas allow companies to sponsor foreign workers with specialised skills — such as scientists, engineers, and computer programmers — to work in the US, initially for three years, but extendable to six years.</p> <figure class='media w-full sm:w-1/2 media--right media--embed media--uneven' data-original-src='https://www.dawn.com/news/1944143'> <div class='media__item media__item--newskitlink '> <iframe class="nk-iframe" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="height:250px;position:relative" src="https://www.dawn.com/news/card/1944143" sandbox="allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-modals allow-forms"></iframe></div> </figure> <p>Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the charge was ef…

A US judge has invalidated Trump’s $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, ruling it an unlawful tax that violated federal administrative law & the constitution. The lawsuit was filed by 20 Democratic state AG’s challenging a fee Trump announced in September. share.google/eGC0J0GsvlUS...

#Breaking “A federal judge on Monday declared a $100,000 fee that Donald #Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers is #unlawful and must be invalidated.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The administration announced the fee as a way of preventing foreign workers from taking American jobs.

Judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee A federal judge has struck down a $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling it an unlawful tax that Congress never authorized. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston, stems from a lawsuit brought by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging the significantly increased cost of obtaining these visas. The H-1B program grants 65,000 visas annually, with an additional 20,000 for workers holding advanced degrees, typically approved for three to six years. Prior to Trump's proclamation, employers seeking a visa for a foreign worker usually paid between $2,000 and $5,000 in fees depending on various factors. The Trump administration has also ordered enhanced vetting of H-1B applicants and proposed a new visa selection process that would favor higher-skilled and better-paid workers ( Getty Images ) Court filings indicate that the substantial fee increase discouraged H-1B visa requests. As of February 15, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services had received only 85 payments of the $100,000 fee, according to a March administration filing. Th…

What to know about Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee and the legal rebuke that followed WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump last year dramatically ratcheted up the fee for H-1B work visas to $100,000, saying it would protect America

Judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee - CNBC A federal judge on Monday vacated PresidentDonald Trump's policy imposing a$100,000fee for employers'H-1Bvisa applications. The visa payment policy violated the federal Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution, Judge Leo Sorokindeclared in the rulingin U.S. District Court in Massachusetts. Sorokin agreed with the 20 states that brought the suit in finding "the substance and application of the $100,000 payment reveal that it is a tax" and that Congress had not delegated that power to the executive branch. The Trump administration said it would appeal the ruling. The H-1B policy was created in 1990 and is heavily used byU.S. tech giantsto bring in high-skilled workers from overseas. The program allows U.S. employers to seek government permission to hire nonimmigrant workers in specialty occupations for up to six years. Trump implemented the $100,000 fee in apresidential proclamationlast September in order to restrict the program, arguing that misuse of the policy has undermined American economic and national security through the "large-scale replacement of American workers." Prior to the change, H-1B visa fees had ran…

Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas blocked by judge - USA Today POLITICS Donald Trump Add Topic Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas struck down by judge Natalie Neysa Alund USA TODAY Updated June 8, 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET Hear this story A U.S. District Court judge on Monday, June 8, struck down President Donald Trump 's policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas , popular among the tech sector and universities to hire foreign skilled workers. Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by nearly two dozen Democratic state attorneys general , finding it constituted an unlawful tax Congress never authorized. The states' top prosecutors, 20 in all, had challenged the fee Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining the specialized visas. Trump’s fees were part of a broader strategy to favor U.S. citizens over foreign workers, USA TODAY previously reported. The higher visa costs came amid the Trump administration's central immigration reforms and deportation crackdown , which were also the centerpieces of the president's 2024 campaign. "The substance and application of the $100,000 payment reveal that it is a tax, regardles…

Trump’s $100K H-1B visa application fee declared illegal; what Federal judge order says A federal judge has blocked a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications imposed by the Trump administration. The judge ruled the fee was an unlawful tax exceeding presidential authority, siding with California and 19 other states. This decision prevents the fee from impacting businesses and potentially exacerbating shortages in education and healthcare.

BREAKING 🚨 A federal judge has struck down President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, according to a court ruling reported by Reuters. The decision blocks a major immigration-related fee increase affecting employers seeking to hire foreign workers through the H-1B program.

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is ‘unlawful’, US court rules US District Judge Leo Sorokin made the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging the fee announced by Trump in September.

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas BOSTON (AP) -- A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, contradicting an earlier federal court

[2/3] $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants.” On June 8, Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the fee violated Congress’s exclusive taxing power and violated the principle of separation of powers. The Trump administration has appealed the ruling and filed a motion on June 12 asking Sorokin

BREAKING: "A federal judge on Monday voided President Donald Trump’s requirement of a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, ruling that he lacked authority to impose the new policy for a program used by companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers in specialized fields."

DHS to appeal US court on order blocking $100,000 H-1B fee The Department of Homeland Security is urging an appeals court to reinstate a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing a judge's block harms immigration enforcement. The fee, intended to curb foreign worker replacement of Americans, was struck down by a judge citing separation of powers. DHS contends the President has authority for such measures, warning that delays allow more foreign workers entry, potentially causing irreparable damage.

A U.S. federal judge has blocked Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it unconstitutional and beyond presidential authority. The Trump administration says it will appeal the decision. #H1BVisa #Trump #USNews #Immigration #BreakingNews #TechJobs #USA #Visa

Judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee - CNBC A federal judge on Monday vacated PresidentDonald Trump's policy imposing a$100,000fee for employers'H-1Bvisa applications. The visa payment policy violated the federal Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution, Judge Leo Sorokindeclared in the rulingin U.S. District Court in Massachusetts. Sorokin agreed with the 20 states that brought the suit in finding "the substance and application of the $100,000 payment reveal that it is a tax" and that Congress had not delegated that power to the executive branch. The Trump administration said it would appeal the ruling. The H-1B policy was created in 1990 and is heavily used byU.S. tech giantsto bring in high-skilled workers from overseas. The program allows U.S. employers to seek government permission to hire nonimmigrant workers in specialty occupations for up to six years. Trump implemented the $100,000 fee in apresidential proclamationlast September in order to restrict the program, arguing that misuse of the policy has undermined American economic and national security through the "large-scale replacement of American workers." Prior to the change, H-1B visa fees had ran…

BREAKING: Letitia beats Donald... big time! A federal judge struck down Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling that the massive charge was actually a tax and that Trump had no authority from Congress to create it. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ci8...

Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unlawful tax, judge rules A federal ⁠judge on Monday ⁠struck down a US$100,000 fee that ⁠US President Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, concluding that it constituted an unlawful tax that Congress never authorised. US District Judge Leo Sorokin ‌in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas. The H-1B programme offers 65,000 visas...

Fight over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee continues as DoJ warns all tech companies The Trump administration is appealing a federal court ruling that blocked its $100,000 H-1B visa application fee. The Justice Department stated its commitment to protecting American workers and holding companies accountable for exploiting the visa system. This move follows a judge's decision that the fee exceeded executive authority and functioned as an unapproved tax.

Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee A federal judge on Monday struck down the USD 100,000 fee imposed by US President Donald Trump for H-1B applications.

US judge strikes down Donald Trump's $100k visa fee, calls it unlawful A US federal judge has ruled against a $100,000 fee imposed by former President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas. The judge found the fee unlawful. This fee significantly increased the cost for highly skilled foreign workers seeking to enter the United States. The ruling came after a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general.

US judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H1-B visa fee In a ruling on Monday, a federal judge said the fee was a tax that Trump didn&#039;t have authority to impose.

Federal judge voids Trump's $100000 fee requirement for H-1B visas - CNN US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One upon arrival at Morristown Airport in Morris County, New Jersey, on June 5, 2026. US President Donald Trump will spend the weekend in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images Immigration Donald Trump See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow A federal judge on Monday voided President Donald Trump’s requirement of a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, ruling that he lacked authority to impose the new policy for a program used by companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers in specialized fields. US District Judge Leo Sorokin said that only Congress had the power to change federal immigration policy to include such a requirement, which he viewed as a tax, and that lawmakers had not given the executive branch permission to unilaterally make the change. “The President had no power or delegated authority to impose a tax on H-1B petitions,” Sorokin, an appointee of former President Barack Obama based on Boston, wrote in a 42-page decision striking down the policy. Immigration …

Judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, say it ... - NBC News President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office on Sept. 19, 2025, establishing the “Trump Gold Card” and introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images file Share Add NBC News to Google June 8, 2026, 3:10 PM EDT / Source : Reuters By Reuters BOSTON — A federal judge on Monday struck down a $100,000 fee that U.S. President Donald Trump imposed on new ​H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, concluding that it ‌constituted an unlawful tax that Congress never authorized. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state ​attorneys general challenging a fee Trump announced in September ​that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas. The ⁠H-1B program offers 65,000 visas annually, with another 20,000 visas ​for workers with advanced degrees, approved for three to six years. ​Employers seeking a visa for a foreign worker before Trump’s proclamation typically paid about $2,000 to $5,000 in fees dependin…

"Before Trump's new 'fee' went into place, the costs for [an H-1B] visa were around $2,000 to $5,000. ... [J]ust 85 payments for H-1B visas have been made since the costs were increased, a dramatic decrease from the tens of thousands of applications that are usually filed each year."

[1/3] 2026-06-13 04:56:18 - [U.S. judge agrees to suspend ruling to revoke $100,000 H-1B visa fee] While U.S. President Trump’s administration seeks a stay from an emergency appeals court, a federal judge in Boston will temporarily put on hold its previous ruling to “revoke the

BREAKING NEWS Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times Judge Strikes Down $100,000 Fee for Skilled Foreign Worker Visas The policy for H1-B visa petitions had left many foreign workers in the United States stranded and unable to find companies willing to sponsor them.

Mixed political reactions as US court strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee Prominent members of the Democratic party welcomed the court’s decision. The Trump White House said it remains confident the visa repeal will be overturned on appeal

Trump slams US courts after $100,000 H-1B visa fee slapped by him struck down: 'Really crazy' US District Judge Leo Sorokin said that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee was “unlawful” and one which was never authorised by the Congress.

Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee A federal judge on Monday (June 8, 2026) struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for H-1B applications