19 States Sue Trump Administration Over New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
A coalition of 19 states, led by Democratic attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a newly imposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. The fee, announced in September, is part of the administration's efforts to address what it perceives as overuse of the H-1B visa program. The lawsuit, spearheaded by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and New York Attorney General Letitia James, argues that the fee exceeds the authority granted by Congress. The H-1B visa program allows foreign professionals with specialized skills to work in the United States, requiring applicants to hold at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. The attorneys general claim that the fee will impose financial burdens on both state and private employers, potentially hindering their ability to fill job vacancies. They emphasize the program's importance, noting that thousands of healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers rely on H-1... 
