Judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Trump had imposed the $100,000 fee in order to restrict the program, arguing that it has undermined U.S. security through the "replacement of American workers."
TL;DR
- A federal judge has blocked President Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
- The judge ruled the fee violated the federal Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution.
- The ruling stated the fee was a tax for which Congress had not delegated power to the executive branch.
- The Trump administration plans to appeal the decision.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James stated the fee was an illegal attempt to dismantle the H-1B program.
- The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to hire high-skilled foreign workers.
- Trump implemented the fee, arguing the program undermined U.S. economic and national security.
- Prior to the change, H-1B fees ranged from $2,000 to $5,000.