Summary
A legal challenge has been filed against President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The lawsuit argues that Trump does not have the legal power to set such fees because it is a congressional authority. The H-1B visa program is important for bringing skilled foreign workers to the U.S., particularly in sectors like technology and healthcare.
Key Facts
- President Trump proposed a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas.
- The H-1B visa program annually provides 65,000 visas for skilled foreign workers.
- A lawsuit claims Trump lacks constitutional authority to impose such a fee.
- Groups opposing the fee include unions, employers, and religious organizations.
- The current fee for sponsoring H-1B workers ranges from $2,000 to $5,000.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco.
- Plaintiffs argue that setting fees is a power that belongs to Congress.
- The new fee does not impact those with existing visas or applications made before September 21.
