H-1B Visa Petition Fees (California v. Noem, D. Mass., 1:25-cv-13829)

Lawsuit against the Departments of Homeland Security, State, Labor, and Justice, challenging those agencies’ efforts to implement the President’s policy of imposing an unlawful $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions.

Litigation Details

Case filed on: December 12, 2025

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Updates

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12/12/2025

On 12/12/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint.

02/06/2026

On 2/6/26, the plaintiff states filed a motion for summary judgment.

03/09/2026

On 3/9/26, the defendants filed a cross-motion for summary judgment and response.