Trump extends push for US$100,000 H-1B visas by another year
The White House said the fee will stay in place for another year as legal challenges continue over the H-1B visa program.
- 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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H-1B visa update: Trump extends $100,000 fee by another year. Here's what it means for Indians
The fee of $100,000 on H-1B visas will remain in place through September 21, 2027, with limited exceptions for workers, companies or industries deemed to be in the national interest, the White House said in a statement on Friday.
Trump Admin Flags H-1B Abuse, Employers on Notice for US Worker Layoffs; $100,000 Visa Fee Renewed
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Trump administration has moved to tighten oversight of the H-1B visa programme, directing the US Departments of State, Labour and Homeland Security to scrutinise applications from employers with recent or planned layoffs of similarly situated US workers, while renewing a USD 100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions. World News | Trump Admin Flags H-1B Abuse, Employers on No…
Trump admin flags H-1B abuse, employers on notice for US worker layoffs; $100,000 visa fee renewed - The Tribune
The Trump administration has moved to tighten oversight of the H-1B visa programme, directing the US Departments of State, Labour and Homeland Security to scrutinise applications from employers with recent or planned layoffs of similarly situated US workers, while renewing a USD 100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions.
Trump Extends H-1B Visa Restrictions, $100,000 Fee Plan By Another Year
US employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government's H-1B visa programme for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to work in the United States for a few years.
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