Immigration Law Insights

Federal Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Fee

In a ruling issued June 8, 2026, a federal court in Massachusetts vacated the $100,000 supplemental payment requirement imposed on employers filing certain H-1B visa petitions. The decision delivers significant cost relief for employers seeking to sponsor foreign workers under the H-1B program. The court found the payment requirement—imposed by Presidential Proclamation in September 2025—was an unlawful tax that exceeded presidential authority and violated federal administrative law on multiple grounds. The ruling vacates the ...