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🚨 Major H-1B Update for International Professionals 🇺🇸

A federal judge in Boston has struck down the proposed $100,000 H-1B fee, ruling that it was effectively a tax, and only Congress has the authority to impose taxes.

📌 What this means right now:
✅ New H-1B petitions can be filed without the $100,000 fee
✅ The financial burden on consular processing applicants has been removed
✅ Extensions, amendments, and change-of-status petitions remain unaffected

⚠️ However, the situation is still evolving:
🔴 The government may appeal the decision
🔴 A stay could be requested, potentially bringing the fee back temporarily
🔴 DHS has not yet issued an official response

The court made it clear: major changes to the H-1B program must go through Congress, not a presidential proclamation.

With over 200,000 applicants reportedly affected in FY 2026, this legal battle could have significant implications for employers, skilled professionals, and future H-1B applicants.

What are your thoughts on this ruling? 👇

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