California and nineteen other US states have filed a federal lawsuit in Boston to stop the Trump administration's rule imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. This is the third legal challenge to the fee since it was announced in September.

The plaintiffs argue that the sharp increase from the current $2,000-5,000 fee violates federal law and could have serious effects on various sectors. Advertisement

The states say the fee will put financial pressure on employers and institutions that rely on H-1B visa holders, especially in technology, healthcare, and education. California, home to many technology companies, leads the coalition, which includes New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey, and Washington. They claim the fee exceeds administrative

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