Politics12/12/2025•Bloomberg

States to Sue Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Application Fee

States to Sue Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Application Fee

Several states are planning to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. The H-1B visa program allows US employers to hire skilled foreign workers in specialty occupations. The states argue that the substantial increase in application fees will make it more difficult for companies to hire foreign talent, which could harm their economies. The lawsuit aims to block the implementation of this new fee, which is part of the administration's efforts to limit the H-1B program. The states assert that the fee hike is an arbitrary and capricious action that exceeds the government's authority. The outcome of this legal challenge could have significant implications for US companies' ability to access skilled international workers through the H-1B visa program.

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