What to know about Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, and the legal rebuke that followed
Summary
President Donald Trump increased the fee for H-1B work visas to $100,000 last year, aiming to protect American jobs. A federal judge recently ruled that this fee hike was illegal because the Trump administration did not get approval from Congress.Key Facts
- The H-1B visa is a work permit for skilled foreign workers, often used by tech companies and universities.
- President Trump raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 to discourage companies from hiring cheaper foreign workers.
- 20 states sued the federal government, arguing the fee increase was unfair and not properly approved.
- A federal judge agreed with the states and blocked the new fee.
- The judge said the administration went beyond its legal power by setting the fee without Congress’s OK.
- Critics say the H-1B program can sometimes hurt American tech workers by replacing them with cheaper labor.
- Supporters of the visa program say it helps fill important, high-skill jobs that Americans do not fill.
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