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Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee Struck Down by Judge

09 June 2026 16:12

A federal judge struck down Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, ruling it exceeded executive authority. - The fee was intended to protect American workers from lower-paid foreign hires.

- The ruling contradicts an earlier decision that upheld the charge. - The case was brought by 20 states, including California.

The decision affects tech companies and universities that rely on the H-1B program.

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