A former Meta Platforms Inc. employee and four jilted job seekers can continue to pursue allegations of classwide discrimination against US citizens in favor of H-1B visa holders, a San Francisco federal judge ruled.

The decision comes after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation overhauling the H-1B visa program by requiring a $100,000 fee for applications. The move, which the administration says is meant to curb visa overuse, has fueled concern among skilled immigrants in the US, including tech industry workers and graduate students, sparked chaos at tech companies, and invited legal challenges.

The US District Court for the …