Federal Court Blocks $100,000 H-1B Fee: Key Takeaways and Next Steps

On June 8, 2026, a federal district court vacated the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ policy requiring employers to pay a $100,000 fee to sponsor certain H-1B petitions. Join our immigration practitioners as they break down the court’s ruling, examine the possibility of an appeal or other actions, and discuss practical strategies for employers in response to this development.