President Trump extended his push for higher H-1B visa fees on 2026-09-19, seeking to permanently raise the fee to $100,000–$128,000 annually. The move aligns with Trump's aggressive immigration restrictions and his criticism of the visa program.
On September 18-19, 2026, President Trump extended a $100,000 payment requirement for employers seeking certain H-1B workers for one additional year, keeping the order in effect through September 21, 2027. Trump stated the restriction has reduced visa usage.
The Trump administration proposed on September 10, 2026 to eliminate the grace period for H-1B visa holders following job loss. The policy change could significantly impact major U.S. technology companies that depend heavily on foreign skilled workers.
The US Department of Homeland Security proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B visa petitions on 2026-08-25. Vice President JD Vance defended the fee as part of a push to encourage companies to hire and train American workers instead of relying on foreign labor.
The US Department of Homeland Security proposed a new $103,265 fee on 2026-08-24 for all H-1B visa petitions, expanding the charge beyond new arrivals. The move aims to formalize a fee previously blocked by courts and would substantially increase hiring costs for skilled foreign workers, particularly from China and India.
The Trump administration proposed on 2026-08-24–2026-08-25 a new regulatory fee of approximately $100,000–$103,000 per H-1B visa candidate, following an earlier court defeat, with Indians comprising nearly 70% of such visas issued annually. India's IT industry body urged the U.S. to weigh program benefits.
The Trump administration proposed on 2026-08-24 a fee of $100,000–$127,000 on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers through formal regulation, after a federal court struck down a previous fee in June 2026. The proposal affects tech, education, and research sectors heavily reliant on H-1B workers, though Indian tech firms have already reduced their use of the visa program.