U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over H-1B Visa Fee Hike
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the TRUMP administration, challenging the dramatic increase in H-1B visa fees. The new rule raises costs from under $5,000 to $100,000 per visa—a twentyfold surge. Court documents reveal this marks the Chamber's first legal action against the administration this term.
Neil Bradley, the Chamber's executive vice president, condemned the policy as 'plainly unlawful,' warning it WOULD cripple access to specialized talent for American businesses. Startups and SMEs in tech, manufacturing, and finance face particular risk, potentially losing critical workforce pipelines overnight.
The lawsuit, lodged in D.C. federal court, accuses the administration of executive overreach. Notably, the Chamber had previously avoided challenging other contentious Trump policies like trade tariffs. This rare legal offensive signals escalating corporate resistance to immigration restrictions.
