Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

Administration officials also argued that abuse of the program raises broader economic and national security concerns

The White House cited investigations involving visa fraud, money laundering schemes, and other criminal activity connected to some companies heavily reliant on H-1B workers.

Officials further argued that widespread use of foreign labor in technical fields can discourage American students from pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.