20 US States Sue Trump Over 'Illegal' $100K H-1B Visa Fee

• 20 US states sued the Trump administration over a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
• The states argue the fee is an illegal barrier, not authorized by Congress, and would harm public sectors like education and healthcare.
• The Trump administration defended the fee as a lawful and necessary reform to prioritize American workers and prevent system abuse.
• The H-1B visa program allows US companies to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialized roles, mainly in technology.

Why It Matters: Lawsuit challenges H-1B visa fee, impacting US industries and foreign workers.