Washington: The Trump administration has extended for another year an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B non-immigrant visa applications, according to Reuters.
What is the H-1B fee?
The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, including technology and other highly skilled fields. Under the policy reported by Reuters, the additional $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B applications, while existing H-1B holders and certain foreign graduates are exempt.
Legal challenges continue
The policy has faced legal challenges. Reuters reported that a Boston appeals court is reviewing an earlier federal court decision involving the fee, while another legal case concerns a challenge by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Why the policy matters to Indian professionals
India is one of the major sources of H-1B applicants and workers in the U.S. technology sector. Changes to H-1B rules can therefore affect employers, technology companies, international students and skilled professionals planning U.S. careers.
Companies that rely on international talent may also need to review hiring and immigration strategies as litigation and government policy develop.
What applicants should know
Immigration rules can change through executive actions, legislation and court decisions. Anyone considering an H-1B application should rely on current official U.S. government guidance and qualified immigration counsel for individual legal advice.
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Source: Reuters, September 18, 2026.
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