The Times of India

Few employers pay Trump-era $100,000 H-1B fee: How it affects job opportunities for skilled professionals

Only about 70 U.S. employers have paid the $100,000 H-1B fee imposed under a Trump-era presidential proclamation, a government attorney told a court in Oakland. The low uptake raises legal questions about whether the fee functions as a tax requiring Congressional authorization. Plaintiffs, including Global Nurse Force, argue the fee is arbitrary, harms small employers, and exceeds executive authority. The case is being closely watched amid broader debates on skilled immigration and executive power.