In a significant legal setback for efforts to impose stricter financial barriers on foreign workers, a United States federal court has struck down a proposed $100,000 fee linked to H-1B visa applications. The ruling is expected to provide substantial relief to thousands of skilled professionals, particularly from India, who rely on the H-1B program to...
The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to defend the newly implemented $100,000 H-1B visa fee, describing it as a “lawful and necessary measure” to safeguard American workers and curb system abuse. The decision has sparked a series of lawsuits from tech firms, industry groups, and unions, who claim the policy is unconstitutional and economically...