US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration's recent proclamation to impose a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B visa petitions. The business body argues the move is "plainly unlawful" and circumvents Congress's authority. The lawsuit states the exorbitant fee would make the program cost-prohibitive for many US employers, especially smaller businesses, harming American innovation and competitiveness. The H-1B program is particularly crucial for Indian tech professionals, who receive the majority of these visas annually.