📰 Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee Faces US Court Challenge 🇺🇸⚖️

TL;DR: Unions, educators & advocacy groups have sued the Trump administration over its $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it “illegal, unjustified & unconstitutional.” 💼

Main Story

⚖️ A coalition of immigration and civil rights groups filed a case in a California federal court challenging Trump’s September 19 proclamation imposing a $100K H-1B visa fee.They argue it bypasses Congress, punishes global workers, and “opens the door to corruption.” 😠

💬 The lawsuit says the fee is “unprecedented and unlawful”, adding that no President has ever imposed such a market-wide penalty without approval from lawmakers.

🏢 Trump justified the policy, claiming it ensures companies “hire Americans first.” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended it saying, “If you must pay $100K for an H-1B, you’ll train local graduates instead.”

🚨 The confusion: Many feared it might affect current visa holders — but the White House clarified it’s a one-time fee for new applicants only.

🧠 Flashback / ContextThe move follows Trump’s 2025 drive to overhaul the H-1B system — ending the lottery and replacing it with a weighted skill-based model. India remains the biggest stakeholder, with over 70% of H-1B visas in 2024 going to Indian tech professionals.

People’s Angle 🌍

For Indian youth dreaming of Silicon Valley jobs, this ruling decides the future of global mobility 🌎.A $100K fee means fewer startups can hire talent — and fewer Indian engineers get their US shot. 💻💔

MediaFx Take 💬

This case is about more than visas — it’s about who controls opportunity.If the court strikes it down, it could revive fair access for Indian techies. If not, the American dream might just become a premium subscription. 💭

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