US EditionUs Appeals Court Fast Tracks $100000 H-1b Visa Fee Dispute
A federal judge ruled President Trump acted within authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act; the Chamber of Commerce has appealed the decision.
- A federal judge upheld the Sept. 19 proclamation, ruling President Donald Trump did not exceed his authority in imposing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, Dec. 23.
- Citing program abuse, the administration said the proclamation counters H-1B program misuse that harms American workers and poses national security risks, while litigation challenges authority under the INA and APA.
- The Chamber, a business federation, said `The $100,000 fee makes H-1B visas cost prohibitive for businesses, especially small- and medium-sized businesses that can least afford it.` and the lawsuit involves over 500 K-12 districts employing more than 2,300 H-1B visa holders during fiscal year 2025.
- The Chamber of Commerce filed a notice of appeal on Dec. 29 after the judge wrote that the Department of Homeland Security and State Department had no other course of action than to follow the binding directive.
- This was the first of at least three lawsuits challenging the proclamation, with California v. Noem filed mid-December by twenty state attorneys general, and if the $100,000 fee persists, it could impact small- and medium-sized businesses and schools employing H-1B holders.
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US court fast-tracks hearing on $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A U.S. appeals court on Monday agreed to expedite an appeal of a court loss by U.S. business and research groups that are challenging President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.
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In September, the president announced a $100,000 price tag for H-1B visas, which help employers hire workers in specialty occupations, commonly in the tech field, from abroad.
A U.S. appeals court on Monday agreed to expedite an appeal of a court loss by U.S. business and research groups that are challenging President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.
US appeals court fast-tracks challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A US appeals court is speeding up a challenge to President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. This is crucial for US employers seeking foreign talent before the March visa lottery. Business groups are pushing for a quick decision to ensure their participation. The court will hear arguments in February, impacting this year's hiring plans for skilled workers.
A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday (January 5) granted expedited proceedings in a high-profile immigration policy lawsuit concerning the legality of the Trump administration's imposition of up to $100,000 in fees on new H-1B work visa applications. This move aims to finalize the case before the annual H-1B lottery begins this year and has significant implications for U.S. businesses that rely on highly skilled foreign workers. The lawsuit wa…
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