Tagged #court-decision
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Court Stays H-1B $100,000 Fee Vacatur; Collection Resumes Pending Appeal
A Massachusetts federal court temporarily stayed its June 8 ruling that vacated the $100,000 H-1B consular processing fee. USCIS may now collect the fee while the First Circuit reviews the government's anticipated appeal.
Federal Judge Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Fee Requirement
A Massachusetts federal court has vacated the Presidential Proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions, restoring the program to its prior fee structure. Employers may be eligible for refunds of fees already paid.
Federal Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Fee
A Massachusetts federal court has vacated the $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee as an unauthorized tax, effective immediately. Employers no longer must pay the surcharge, though the government is expected to appeal.
Federal court voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee as unlawful tax
Massachusetts district judge invalidates executive order imposing $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions, finding it exceeds presidential authority and violates the Administrative Procedure Act. Fee is vacated in full.
Federal court strikes down immigration freeze for 39 countries
Judge McConnell invalidated four USCIS policies that indefinitely halted work permits, green cards, asylum adjudications, and naturalizations for nationals of 39 travel-ban countries. Cases must now resume processing.
Federal court voids Trump administration's freeze on asylum and visa processing from 39 countries
A federal judge struck down USCIS policies that froze asylum decisions, green cards, work permits, and citizenship applications for nationals from 39 countries targeted by the Trump travel ban. Processing must resume immediately.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Travel Ban Processing Freeze
A Rhode Island federal judge invalidated Trump administration policies that halted green cards, asylum decisions, and work permits for people from 39 countries, ordering USCIS to resume processing immediately.