Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Draws Legal Challenge from 20 US States
ByAinvest
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 11:06 pm ET1min read
California and 19 other US states filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, claiming it violates federal law and will exacerbate labor shortages. The White House says the fee is lawful and will discourage abuse of the program. A judge is set to hear a separate lawsuit from the US Chamber of Commerce next week.

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