A test could make or break Trump's H-1B $100K fee | TheBriefWire
A test could make or break Trump's H-1B $100K fee
Published 23 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis A US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional approval. The Trump administration
Synopsis A US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional approval. The Trump administration is appealing, arguing it's a lawful immigration restriction. This legal battle tests presidential power versus Congress's taxing authority, with significant implications for skilled immigration and attracting specialized talent to the US.
Published: June 23, 2026 โข 11:05 AM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 1:36 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional approval.
The Trump administration is appealing, arguing it's a lawful immigration restriction.
This legal battle tests presidential power versus Congress's taxing authority, with significant implications for skilled immigration and attracting specialized talent to the US.