20 States Sue Trump Over 'Illegal' $100K H-1B Visa Fee, Citing Service Harm

• Twenty US states, led by California, are suing to block President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
• The states argue the fee is "illegal" and will harm vital public services by exacerbating labor shortages in critical sectors like healthcare and education.
• The lawsuit claims the administration exceeded its authority, violated federal law, and bypassed Congress in imposing the fee.
• The new $100,000 fee, significantly higher than current H-1B costs, applies to new petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
• The legal challenge adds to opposition from the US Chamber of Commerce, unions, and employer groups.

Why It Matters: High H-1B visa fees could harm vital services and labor in many US states.