<div id="readability-page-1"><p>A federal judge rejected a U.S. business group's challenge to overturn President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The judge upheld the decision, ruling that the fee falls well within the president's broad powers to regulate immigration. The ruling is likely to impact technology and services companies the most, as they frequently hire specialized talent from overseas.</p><h3>Claim 70% Off TipRanks This Holiday Season</h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge-fund level data  and  powerful investing tools  for smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Stay ahead of the market with  the latest news and analysis  and maximize your portfolio's potential</li></ul> <p>The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Universities argued that the administration lacked the legal authority to enforce the $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Among the top businesses lobbying against the decision were Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Tata Consultancy (<strong>IN:TCS</strong>), Apple (AAPL), and Alphabet (GOOGL).</p> <h2><strong>The Road Ahead for Skilled Workers</strong></h2> <p>Daryl Joseffer, the Chamber's top lawyer, said the new fee could be unaffordable for many small and medium-sized businesses. He expressed disappointment and indicated potential further legal action to ensure the H-1B program aligns with Congress's goals. The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to recruit foreign workers with specialized training across diverse sectors. Amazon received the most H-1B visas, with over 10,000 approvals, followed by Tata Consultancy. Notably, California has the largest share of H-1B workers.</p> <p>The H-1B program issues 65,000 visas annually, plus 20,000 more for individuals with advanced degrees. The visas are valid for three to six years. Trump's order would raise the cost of obtaining these visas from about $2,000 to $5,000 or higher, forcing employers to either pay substantially more for labor or hire fewer highly skilled foreign workers.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the U.S. has overhauled the H-1B visa system, scrapping the lottery in favor of a weighted process that prioritizes higher-skilled, higher-paid workers. The new system takes effect February 27, 2026, for the next cap-registration season and includes a rule requiring employers to pay an extra $100,000 per visa.</p> <h2><strong>Which Is the Best Technology Stock, According to Analysts?</strong></h2> <p>We used the TipRanks Stock Comparison Tool for Top Technology Stocks to determine which stock is most favored by analysts.</p> <p>Currently, Wall Street has assigned a &#34;Strong Buy&#34; consensus rating on Adobe (ADBE), Mastercard (MA), Visa (V), Nvidia (NVDA), and Microsoft. NVDA offers the highest upside potential among them.</p></div>

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<p>A federal judge upheld President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, rejecting a challenge by U.S. business groups. The decision impacts tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Tata Consultancy, which rely on foreign skilled workers. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce expressed disappointment, citing potential affordability issues for small businesses. The H-1B program, crucial for hiring specialized talent, will see increased costs, affecting visa issuance and employment strategies.</p>

- A federal judge upheld President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, emphasizing the president's authority in immigration regulation.  
- This ruling is expected to affect technology firms that heavily recruit specialized international talent, with major companies like Amazon and Microsoft opposing the fee.  
- The new visa fee may burden small to medium-sized businesses and will be implemented alongside a revamped H-1B system starting February 27, 2026, prioritizing higher-skilled workers.

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AMZN, MSFT, TCS: Judge Rejects Bid to Block Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee