A judge upheld Trump’s $100K fee on new H-1B visas, citing presidential authority and job displacement concerns.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has upheld President Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling it falls within the president’s broad authority to regulate immigration under existing law. Judge Beryl Howell rejected a challenge by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, stating the administration provided sufficient justification, including claims that the H-1B program displaces American workers. The fee, a significant increase from previous $2,000 to $5,000 processing costs, applies only to new applications and not renewals. While the Chamber said it is disappointed and may pursue further legal action, the decision allows the fee to remain in effect as other lawsuits continue.