US Judge Upholds Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee, Impacting Tech

A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B visa applications, a decision seen as a major setback for US tech companies and Indian professionals. The ruling supports the President's broad immigration powers.

• US judge Beryl Howell upheld $100,000 H-1B visa fee for new applications.
• Fee, introduced by Trump in Sept 2025, impacts foreign workers outside US.
• US Chamber of Commerce's challenge was rejected by the court.
• Decision deals blow to US tech firms and Indian IT companies.
• Ruling cites President's broad authority under immigration law.
• Further legal challenges to the H-1B fee are still pending.

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