Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Court Expedites Appeal Against Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee

1/6/2026

35 3

Summary

Story summary

An appeals court expedited an appeal by business and research groups challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce argues swift review protects employers' rights before the H-1B visa lottery in March.
The court will hear oral arguments in February.
Democratic-led states and organizations have filed lawsuits against the fee in Chamber of Commerce v. Department of Homeland Security.

1 of 1

Story summary

An appeals court expedited an appeal by business and research groups challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce argues swift review protects employers' rights before the H-1B visa lottery in March.
The court will hear oral arguments in February.
Democratic-led states and organizations have filed lawsuits against the fee in Chamber of Commerce v. Department of Homeland Security.