Washington, June 8 -- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following press release:

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after a federal court blocked President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee:

"Today's ruling is a welcome rejection of an unlawful policy that threatened America's economic competitiveness and made it harder for businesses, hospitals, universities, and research institutions to attract the high-skilled talent they need to succeed. The H-1B program drives innovation, strengthens American leadership in critical industries, and supports job creation here at home by helping companies grow and invest in the United States.

Instead of imposing arbitrary barriers that push talent and investment elsewh...