Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:30am on 04 Oct 2025,Saturday India Global
A lawsuit in US federal court challenges President Donald Trump’s $100,000 one-time H-1B visa fee. The case highlights “Phoenix Doe,” an Indian postdoctoral researcher in California, whose visa process has been paused. Her work studies genetic and epigenetic causes of vision loss to develop treatments. The lawsuit states, “Without relief, Plaintiff Phoenix will be forced to leave her postdoctoral position within four months.” Lawyers argue the fee is illegal and beyond presidential authority. The order disrupts research, innovation, and university programs. Without intervention, Doe may lose her job, delaying crucial studies and affecting future funding. (PC: HT)
