Key facts
- The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's order that invalidated a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
- A federal court in Boston ruled the fee increase was an illegal tax.
- The judge found the administration exceeded its authority by imposing the fee via presidential proclamation.
- The fee was intended to discourage reliance on foreign workers and prevent misuse of the H-1B program.
The Trump administration is seeking to overturn a federal judge's ruling that struck down a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. The US Justice Department filed a notice on Thursday to appeal the decision made by a federal court in Boston earlier this week.
US District Judge Leo T. Sorokin ruled that the fee, introduced by presidential proclamation in September as part of an effort to curb immigration and promote the hiring of American workers, constituted an illegal tax. The judge concluded that the administration had overstepped its authority by imposing such a fee through a presidential action, stating it required congressional approval.