June 19, 2026 | Breaking News | United States Court Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee — What It Means for Skilled Workers A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, ruling it an unconstitutional tax imposed without congressional authorization. The decision — issued June 8, 2026 by Judge Leo Sorokin of the U.S. District Court in Boston — is effective immediately, though the administration has signaled it will appeal