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H-1B visa fee hike: 20 states sue Trump administration over $100,000 fee, affecting tech, healthcare

Twenty states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, have sued the Trump administration over a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, claiming it exceeds congressional authority and threatens skilled-worker recruitment. The fee affects tech companies, healthcare providers, and other sectors, while Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem may apply it selectively. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts federal court, follows previous legal challenges from the US Chamber of Commerce and research universities, highlighting ongoing disputes over H-1B policy, as quoted by the Politico.