Setback for Trump: US appeals court refuses to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A federal appeals court refused to lift a ruling blocking a $100,000 H-1B visa fee.

The court left in place a decision finding the fee unlawful while the government challenges it.

Democratic attorneys general argued the administration created a new tax without congressional approval.

A district judge agreed, ruling the fee exceeded executive branch authority.

The appellate panel said the government had not shown it was likely to prevail. ...