California federal judge denies stay in suit challenging $100,000 H-1B fee
Key points
- A California federal judge denied a motion to stay the lawsuit.
- An earlier order partly granted a preliminary injunction, vacating the $100,000 fee policies and barring enforcement.
- The government has appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
A California federal judge denied a motion by President Trump and federal agencies to stay proceedings in a case challenging the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B petitions. An earlier order partly granting a preliminary injunction vacated the implementing policies and barred enforcement until agencies complete notice-and-comment rulemaking and Regulatory Flexibility Act analyses. The government has appealed to the Ninth Circuit. This is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
What employers should do
- Monitor the Ninth Circuit appeal and adjust H-1B petition cost budgets accordingly.
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Enjoined by court
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Employers filing certain H-1B petitions
- Official source
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Original report: Mealey's ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.