by Julia Shapero at The Hill
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued the Trump administration Thursday over its decision to raise the fee for H-1B work visa applications to $100,000, arguing that President Trump exceeded his authority in altering the visa program.
The Chamber argues that Congress “struck an intricate, thoughtful balance” in determining fees for the visa program focused on attracting highly skilled foreign workers.
“The Proclamation is not only misguided policy; it is plainly unlawful,” the lawsuit reads. “The President has significant authority over the entry of noncitizens into the United States, but that authority is bounded by statute and cannot directly contradict laws passed by Congress.”
“The Proclamation does precisely that: It blatantly contravenes the fees Congress has set for the H-1B program and countermands Congress’s judgment that the program should provide a pathway for up to 85,000 people annually to contribute their talents to the United States for the betterment of American society,” it continues.
Trump signed the proclamation last month raising H-1B visa fees to $100,000 in an effort to encourage companies to hire American workers instead…
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