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Shanelle Kaul
June 13, 2026 / 8:04 PM EDT
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Earlier this week, a federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 H-1B fee policy in response to a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
Federal judge blocked Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee increase; 73% of visa holders are Indian workers essential to U.S. tech companies. Visa uncertainty may force tech firms to shift engineering work overseas, triggering talent brain-drain and slowing innovation.
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June 13, 2026 / 8:04 PM EDT
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