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A federal judge ruled that the fee amounted to an unlawful tax on the visa program for highly skilled workers.
Published June 9, 2026
President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter before signing a proclamation establishing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas in the Oval Office at the White House on Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The federal H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for specialized jobs.
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