Appeals Court Upholds Block on $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Reinstatement

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has denied the federal government's request to reinstate the Trump Administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee. This decision maintains the district court's order vacating the policy, keeping the fee suspended during ongoing litigation. The court determined that Congress did not explicitly authorize an executive branch fee of this magnitude, impacting visa applicants and employers.