New Jersey has joined a 20-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, argues that the fee exceeds congressional authorization, lacks consideration for non-profit and government employers, and bypasses required rulemaking procedures. The fee, applicable only to new overseas applicants, could impact New Jersey’s healthcare and education sectors, which rely on H-1B visas to fill critical roles. In 2025, New Jersey ranked fifth in H-1B approvals, highlighting the program’s importance to the state’s workforce.
