Federal judge strikes fee on H-1B visas
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, contradicting an earlier federal court ruling upholding the fee hike.
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National56 articles from 37 sources across the spectrum· Updated Jun 10, 2026
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10 viewpointsFederal Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Says Policy Imposed 'Tax' Without Congress Approval
H-1B visa fee: What to know about the $100,000 charge blocked in court
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8 viewpointsTrump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unconstitutional tax, a federal judge rules
Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
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