A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's challenge to the $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.H‑1B Fee Challenge OverruledOn Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., dismissed the challenge from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest business lobby group in the U.S. The judge said the fee was authorized under the president's broad authority to regulate immigration.The Chamber of Commerce contended th ...

Economist Paul Krugman is warning that President Donald Trump’s newly instituted $100,000 fee for H-1B visa holders threatens to erode the foundations of U.S. economic and technological leadership.Fee Rollout Follows A Familiar PatternIn his newsletter on Monday, Krugman said that the fee rollout by the administration followed a familiar pattern. “First, without warning, the White House announced a drastic policy change that, on its face, looked catastrophic for many workers and businesses,” he said, noting ...