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Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office on 19 September 2025 introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office on 19 September 2025 introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Federal judge rules Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas unlawful President dramatically raised cost of visa for highly skilled workers in executive order last year A federal judge on Monday declared a $100,000 fee that Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers is unlawful and must be invalidated. Trump signs proclamation imposing annual $100,000 fee on H-1B visas Read more US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas. More details soon … Reuters contributed reporting Explore more on these topics US immigration US politics news Share Reuse this content
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    Finally, some much-needed reform for H-1B visas! This ruling is a huge win for workers and businesses alike, ensuring a fair and transparent process. Lets see how this impacts the tech industry and global talent.
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    While this ruling is a step in the right direction, its crucial to address the root causes of visa abuse. Can we truly ensure fairness and transparency without addressing the underlying issues?
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