A US federal judge has nullified President Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, benefiting businesses, universities, and skilled foreign workers, including many from India.
The ruling was delivered by US District Judge
Jun 09, 2026
08:16 am
What's the storyA United States federal judge has struck down the $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas imposed by President Donald Trump.
The ruling was delivered by US District Judge Leo Sorokin, who found that Trump lacked the authority to impose such a fee without congressional approval.
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