As reported under News USA in Punjabi, nineteen U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administrationâs decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applicants. The states say the move is illegal and will deepen worker shortages in healthcare, education, and technology.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 18 other attorneys general, filed the case in a Massachusetts district court. They argue the fee hike was introduced without proper legal authority or due process.
The H-1B program allows skilled foreign professionals to work temporarily in the United States, with Indian nationals forming a large share. The lawsuit warns that the new fee will hurt public and non-profit employers who depend on H-1B workers for essential services.
Health data cited in the case shows serious gaps. More than one-third of New Yorkâs healthcare workers are immigrants. Several rural districts have very few doctors, and hospitals may face a major nurse shortage by 2030. Nationally, the American Medical Association projects a large doctor shortfall by 2036.
Apna Punjab Media continues to bring News USA in Punjabi, keeping readers informed about key U.S. policy changes that affect immigrants and skilled workers worldwide.
