US Court Strikes Down Trump-Era $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Hike

Brief By Hindustan Times / 2:20 PM on 09 Jun 2026

A US federal court has invalidated the Trump administration’s proposal to raise the H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, ruling the measure unlawful. The decision is significant for skilled foreign workers, including thousands of Indians who rely on the program. The court found the fee hike exceeded legal authority and could have restricted employer-sponsored visa applications.