Krishnamoorthi Hails Court Decision Blocking Trump’s Reckless $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after a federal court blocked President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee:

"Today's ruling is a welcome rejection of an unlawful policy that threatened America's economic competitiveness and made it harder for businesses, hospitals, universities, and research institutions to attract the high-skilled talent they need to succeed. The H-1B program drives innovation, strengthens American leadership in critical industries, and supports job creation here at home by helping companies grow and invest in the United States.

Instead of imposing arbitrary barriers that push talent and investment elsewhere, we should focus on preventing abuse while ensuring America remains the best place in the world to build, innovate, and grow our economy. I will continue working to strengthen our workforce, protect American workers, and expand economic opportunity."