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DHS to appeal US court on order blocking $100,000 H-1B fee
Published 22 June 2026 ยท politics
The Department of Homeland Security is urging an appeals court to reinstate a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing a judge's block harms immigration enforcement. The
The Department of Homeland Security is urging an appeals court to reinstate a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing a judge's block harms immigration enforcement. The fee, intended to curb foreign worker replacement of Americans, was struck down by a judge citing separation of powers. DHS contends the President has authority for such measures, warning that delays allow more foreign workers entry, potentially causing irreparable damage.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 1:21 PM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 2:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The Department of Homeland Security is urging an appeals court to reinstate a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing a judge's block harms immigration enforcement.
The fee, intended to curb foreign worker replacement of Americans, was struck down by a judge citing separation of powers.
DHS contends the President has authority for such measures, warning that delays allow more foreign workers entry, potentially causing irreparable damage.