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Federal Court Blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee

Federal Court Blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee

Published

June 16, 2026

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A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on certain H-1B petitions. The court ruled that the executive branch did not have the authority to impose the fee without congressional approval. The administration has already appealed, meaning the legal battle is likely to continue.

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