Federal Judge Rules H-1B Visa Fee Unlawful

3 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 8 JUN 2026 — 19 JUN 2026

CongressRahul Gandhi

Latest · 19 Jun 2026

The Department of Homeland Security appealed a judge's decision to strike a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing it is not a tax and serves national security interests.

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This event covers the federal judge's ruling in Boston that struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific decision. It excludes other actions or policies by President Trump, Congress, or the judiciary unless they are direct responses or developments stemming from this particular ruling.

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8Jun

STORY BEGINS — Al Jazeera

US judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H1-B visa fee | Donald Trump News

Times of India

A federal judge ruled that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee imposed by President Trump is unlawful and must be addressed by Congress.

19Jun

LATEST UPDATE — Times of India

The Department of Homeland Security appealed a judge's decision to strike a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing it is not a tax and serves national security interests.

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