19 States Sue Over $100k H-1B Visa Fee

Nineteen states are suing the Trump Administration because they think a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is too high and unfair.

H-1B visas are for skilled workers from other countries who come to the U.S. to work in special jobs, like doctors and teachers.

The states say this big fee will make it hard for employers, especially schools and hospitals, to hire these workers.

They also say the government didn't follow the right rules when they made this fee.

The fee is much higher than the usual fees, and the states think it will hurt important services.

Companies like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and Cognizant could be heavily impacted, potentially facing over $1 billion in additional visa charges.

The fee applies only to new hires from outside the U.S., not those already present.