$100K H-1B Fee: Why It Won’t Hold Up in Court

07/10/2025 11 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of I'll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown, Managing Partner at Brown Immigration Law, dives back into the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions. He explains why the proposal is legally flawed, how it undermines established immigration processes, and why it is expected to be blocked in court.David also discusses how the policy is already affecting employer behavior, including decisions to pause F-1 and STEM OPT hiring. He provides practical guidance for companies preparing for the FY2027 H-1B cap season and emphasizes the importance of staying focused despite political noise.** This podcast is for informational purposes only. It does not establish an attorney/client relationship in any way, nor client/attorney privilege in any way. We recommend that you contact a licensed attorney if you have any questions. If you would like a consultation with our firm, please send us a message!