Summary
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration over a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. They argue this fee makes it too expensive for many businesses to hire skilled foreign workers. The lawsuit claims the fee change is illegal because setting fees is Congress's job, not the President's.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications.
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Departments of Homeland Security and State.
- The Chamber claims the high fee is harmful to small and medium-sized businesses.
- H-1B visas help U.S. businesses hire skilled workers from other countries.
- The Chamber argues that the fee conflicts with U.S. laws, which say Congress should set such fees.
- The Chamber also acknowledged President Trump's success in reducing illegal border crossings.
- Concerns were also raised by the Federal Reserve about such policies affecting the economy.
