Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Lawsuit: Concerns Over Presidential Authority and Impact

Legal action has been initiated against the Trump administration’s decision to charge $100,000 for H-1B visas. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in San Francisco, challenges the legality of the fee. The plaintiffs, including education professionals, unions, and a staffing agency, allege the move is an overreach of presidential authority. This lawsuit represents the first significant legal challenge to the administration’s H-1B visa policy. The former president’s proclamation introduced the fee for new H-1B visa applications. The administration claimed the program had been abused, and the fee would discourage companies from hiring foreign workers over American workers. The lawsuit emphasizes that only Congress is authorized to impose taxes. It asserts the president cannot unilaterally impose fees or dictate how the revenue is spent. The legal challenge underscores the constitutional separation of powers.