Trump extends push for US$100,000 H-1B visas by another year
The White House said the measure will curb abuses and protect American workers, while registrations by large outsourcing firms fell 92%, officials said.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation extending H-1B visa restrictions for another 12 months, maintaining a $100,000 payment requirement for certain workers entering the United States until September 21, 2027.
- Trump initially imposed the fee last September to curb what he described as visa program abuse reducing job opportunities for Americans, replacing baseline fees of $2,000 and $5,000.
- A Boston-based appeals court is reviewing a June ruling that declared the fee illegal, while another court is considering a challenge from the Chamber of Commerce, the largest US business lobbying group.
- Processing changes have forced companies to adjust hiring plans, with major users like Alphabet increasing operations in India; business groups argue the visas are essential for recruiting skilled professionals.
- Established by Congress in 1990, the program remains critical for tech companies recruiting from China and India, as the White House stated the conditions necessitating these restrictions persist.
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US Tightens H-1B Scrutiny as Executive Order Targets Employers Who 'Directly or Indirectly' Lay Off Staff
A new executive order directs US agencies to examine employers' recent layoffs before approving H-1B applications, amid allegations that the programme has displaced American workers.
Pawan Khera flags H-1B fee extension, warns of impact on Indian IT talent
The US administration has renewed a USD 100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions. This move could significantly affect Indian IT professionals and students seeking employment. Smaller companies may now avoid sponsoring H-1B visas altogether due to increased costs. Indian professionals might explore opportunities in the UK, Canada, and Australia. This policy change aims to strengthen program integrity and curb perceived abuses.
Trump extends H-1B visa fee for employers, citing protection for US workers.
The 2025 order for a fee hike was set to expire this month. It did not apply to visas granted to foreign citizens already in the United States on student visas, who make up a large share of new H-1B recipients, or to renewals of current visas.
US President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 fee charged to employers hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas for one year. According to Trump, H-1B registrations at large IT outsourcing companies declined by 92 percent after the fee was implemented in 2025.
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee for another year
US President Donald Trump has extended the USD 100,000 fee on employers for H-1B foreign workers for another year, citing a significant decrease in registrations from large IT outsourcing firms. This move, aimed at protecting American jobs and ensuring highly-skilled workers, also includes a separate proclamation for enhanced scrutiny of H-1B applications, particularly concerning potential layoffs of US workers.
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