"A group of states announced they are suing the Trump administration to block a $100,000 fee for any new applications for H-1B visas, which allow employers in the US to hire skilled foreign workers. The lawsuit, which was filed Friday, argues that the fee creates a costly and illegal barrier for employers to use the popular visa program, particularly in the public sector. They also contend that the dollar figure was set arbitrarily and exceeds the fee-setting authority afforded by Congress."
"White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers defended the fee as lawful and called it a necessary, initial, incremental step towards necessary reforms to the H-1B program. President Trump promised to put American workers first, and his commonsense action on H-1B visas does just that by discouraging companies from spamming the system and driving down American wages, while providing certainty to employers who need to bring the best talent from overseas, she said in a statement."
A group of U.S. states filed suit to block a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, alleging the surcharge creates a costly, illegal barrier for employers and disproportionately affects the public sector. The plaintiffs argue the fee was set arbitrarily and exceeds the fee-setting authority granted by Congress. The case is led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. The lawsuit is at least the third legal challenge, following suits from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a global nurse-staffing agency, and several unions. The White House defends the fee as lawful and an initial step toward reforming the H-1B program, which permits U.S. employers to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialized occupations.
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