19 State AGs Sue Trump Admin Over 'Unlawful' $100K H-1B Visa Fee

• 19 US state attorneys general, led by Oregon, sued the Trump Administration over a new USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee.
• The lawsuit alleges the fee is unlawful, harms employers facing labor shortages, and exceeds executive authority.
• Attorneys general argue the fee creates an insurmountable financial barrier for public-sector institutions, including colleges and research facilities.
• The policy is challenged for violating federal law by imposing an unauthorized fee and bypassing required rulemaking procedures.

Why It Matters: High H-1B visa fees threaten US employers' access to critical skilled foreign talent.