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June 11, 2026

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What ruling blocking Trump’s H1B visa fee means for Kenyans

What ruling blocking Trump’s H1B visa fee means for Kenyans

US court termed the Sh13m tax on immigration applicants as unconstitutional...

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A US federal district judge has struck down a Trump-era fee of $100,000 (Sh13m) for H-1B visa applications, a ruling welcomed by thousands of Kenyans. The judge ruled that only Congress has the authority to alter immigration policy, deeming the fee an unconstitutional tax.

The ruling removes a significant financial hurdle for Kenyan professionals and graduates seeking specialized work in the USA.
Judge Leo Sorokin determined that the Trump administration overstepped its executive authority by imposing the fee.
While a significant victory, immigration experts caution that the overall US immigration environment may remain challenging, and the administration could appeal the decision.

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