Court restores $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions
This summary is based on currently available information. It does not relate to any specific situation and is not legal advice.Â
On June 12, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily restored the $100,000 fee imposed on certain H-1B petitions by a September 19, 2025, . The case is ÌýÌýÌý
Earlier, on June 8, 2026, the same court found that the fee violated U.S immigration and administrative laws and stopped the federal government from continuing to collect the fee.
Subsequently, the federal government appealed (challenged) the court’s ruling. On June 12, 2026, the court temporarily paused its June 8 order until at least June 18, 2026. Â
Two other lawsuits challenging the $100,000 fee are also currently pending.
As this complex legal situation continues to change quickly, ISSS will monitor developments and update our website if additional information becomes available.
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