The Trump administration’s abrupt introduction of a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa applications has triggered a coalition of higher education organizations, healthcare groups, and religious entities to file lawsuits citing severe disruption to research, education, and healthcare staffing. The fee, which far exceeds previous application costs, faces legal challenges arguing it exceeds presidential authority and threatens vital workforce pipelines in academia and beyond. Meanwhile, global business schools report shifts as prospective students reconsider study destinations amid heightened visa costs and uncertainty. The litigation represents escalating tensions over immigration policies affecting university operations and talent recruitment.