Chamber of Commerce of the United States of Ameri, et al v. DHS, et al

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Case Number:

25-5473

Court:

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit:

2890 Other Statutory Actions

Companies

Association of American Universities Inc.

Government Agencies

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sectors & Industries:

Services
- Business Services

January 12, 2026
DC Circ. Told $100K H-1B Fee Threatens Congress' Tax Power

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urged the D.C. Circuit to bar the Trump administration from charging employers its new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing it presents a "grave threat" to Congress' exclusive power to levy taxes.
January 06, 2026
US Chamber Gets Expedited Appeal In $100,000 H-1B Fee Suit

The D.C. Circuit on Monday fast-tracked the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's appeal of a ruling that a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions was within President Donald Trump's "broad authority" to restrict noncitizens' entry.