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Business Coalition Challenges Presidential Visa Fee Mandate in Federal Court

A major business advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. The legal challenge asserts the measure exceeds presidential authority and threatens U.S. competitiveness in key sectors like technology and healthcare.

Legal Challenge to Presidential Visa Directive

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has initiated a federal lawsuit contesting President Donald Trump‘s recent proclamation mandating a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. According to reports, the business coalition alleges the executive action oversteps constitutional boundaries and disrupts a long-standing immigration program critical for addressing specialized labor shortages.

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Challenges Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee in Lawsuit

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas. The lawsuit claims the fee violates immigration law and would severely impact startups and small businesses that rely on skilled foreign workers.

Lawsuit Challenges Visa Fee Increase

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, according to reports. The legal challenge, filed last Thursday, claims the dramatic fee increase would override existing immigration law and make the program cost-prohibitive for many American businesses.