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WASHINGTON \u2014 A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration\u2019s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.<\/p>\n

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Judge Leo T. Sorokin found the hefty fee placed on the H-1B visa by President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by creating a tax, something that falls under Congress\u2019 authority.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President has no authority to levy a tax unless such a power is delegated by Congress through statute,\u201d Sorokin, who was nominated by former President Barack Obama, . \u201cFor these reasons, the Court finds that the Policy imposes a tax on H-1B petitions without the requisite delegation by Congress.\u201d<\/p>\n

The H-1B program allows a U.S. employer to hire a noncitizen worker in a specialty occupation for a maximum of six years, ranging from the technology industry to healthcare workers. At a minimum, visa applicants have to hold a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said in a statement to States Newsroom that the agency disagrees \u201cwith this blatant judicial activism dismantling President Trump\u2019s historic efforts for immigration reform.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe recent changes to the H-1B visa program, including the increased fee, are intended to address concerns about program integrity and the impact on the U.S. workforce,\u201d the spokesperson said. \u201cThe policy aims to ensure that employers prioritize hiring U.S. workers, particularly in high-skilled fields. The Trump Administration remains committed to safeguarding opportunities for American workers and maintaining the integrity of employment-based visa programs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The was brought by 20 states: California, Massachusetts, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington state and Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

In September the Department of Homeland Security issued a proclamation requiring employers to pay a $100,000 fee for a noncitizen to enter the U.S. under a H-1B visa.<\/p>\n

Kansas Reflector is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Kansas Reflector maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Sherman Smith for questions: info@kansasreflector.com.<\/p>\n

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