Why was Trump’s H-1B fee struck down?
The Trump administration's $100,000 fee on H-1B visas was struck down, meaning that foreign workers seeking specialized jobs in the US will no longer have to pay this additional charge. This decision is significant because the H-1B visa program allows skilled workers from abroad to fill labor gaps in the US, particularly in tech industries. The fee was expected to impact states that rely heavily on these workers, such as California and New York, and also affect employers who rely on foreign talent to fill job openings.
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