US Judge Upholds Trump's $100,000 Fee on H-1B Work Visas. A federal judge has rejected a legal challenge to President Donald Trump's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The ruling sided with the White House, saying the policy falls within the president's broad authority over immigration and does not violate federal law. The judge added that debates over whether the policy is wise are political questions, not ones for the courts to decide. Business groups argue the fee will hit small and medium-sized companies hardest, forcing employers to cut jobs or reduce services. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says it is weighing further legal action. Trump's administration says the move is needed to protect American workers, citing cases where companies laid off U.S. employees while still hiring through the H-1B program. More lawsuits are expected as the policy faces continued opposition.