Federal judge scraps Trump-era $100,000 supplemental H-1B filing fee (opens in new tab)

A federal judge in Massachusetts has vacated the Trump administration’s US$100,000 supplemental H-1B filing fee, calling it an unconstitutional tax and a violation of rule-making procedures. The decision immediately eliminates the surcharge, offering cost relief to employers that rely on H-1B talent, but the ruling could be stayed on appeal. Firms should act quickly yet prepare for possible reinstatement.