The H-1B visa program, designed to allow US employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers, has long been a critical pathway for innovation, particularly in technology and engineering. But a new $100,000 fee announced by the Trump administration has prompted the US Chamber of Commerce to file a lawsuit, arguing that the fee is 'unlawful' and threatens the country’s access to global talent. The US Chamber of Commerce stated that it contends the new fee violates the Immigration and Nationality Act, which requires visa fees to reflect the government’s costs in processing applications. Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the Chamber, emphasized the practical impact, saying the new $100,000 visa fee will make it "cost-prohibitive" for US employers, especial

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