Judge Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

A federal judge has struck down the $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa holders and invalidated the September proclamation that renewed it. The ruling affects immigration costs for skilled foreign workers, including those hired by technology companies.

• Judge strikes down $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
• September proclamation renewing the fee is invalidated
• Ruling affects tech industry hiring of foreign specialists