Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down

By: Ariana Figueroa

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 306

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.

Judge Leo T. Sorokin found the hefty fee placed on the H-1B visa by President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by creating a tax, something that falls under Congress’ authority.

“The President has no authority to levy a tax unless such a power is …

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