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H-1B visa fee hike lawful, says US Judge

A federal judge on Tuesday upheld the Donald Trump administration’s move of a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, providing a setback for US technology companies that rely on hiring skilled foreign workers. US District Judge Beryl Howell said that President Donald Trump’s effort to radically increase the cost of the popular visa is lawful and the President Trump acted within his legal authority when he ordered the sharp increase in the cost of the popular visa programme. The US Chamber of Commerce, which sued to block the measure, can appeal. Howell is an appointee of Democratic former President Barack Obama. Trump called the judgement a huge win.

“We are disappointed in the court’s decision and are considering further legal options to ensure that the H-1B visa program can operate as Congress intended,” said Daryl Joseffer, the Chamber’s executive vice president and chief counsel. He said the programme is meant to help US businesses access global talent needed to grow. The H-1B programme allows employers to hire foreign workers in specialised fields such as technology, engineering and health care. It currently offers 65,000 visas each year, plus an additional 20,000 for workers with advanced degrees. Until now, associated fees typically ranged from about USD 2,000 to USD 5,000.


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