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President Trump Extends H-1B Visa Restrictions and $100,000 Fee Plan by another Year, Indians Brace for Continued Uncertainty
President Trump has extended his H-1B visa restrictions by another year, keeping the $100,000 fee requirement in place until September 2027, leaving Indian professionals and US employers facing continued uncertainty. President Donald Trump has extended his H-1B visa restrictions for another year, prolonging the requirement for a $100,000 payment for new H-1B petitions until September 2027. The extension, announced on September 19, 2026, keeps the controversial fee in place despite legal challenges and widespread opposition from the technology industry and immigrant communities. What the Extension Means Under the extended order, any new H-1B petition submitted for a foreign national outside the United States will require a $100,000 payment, in addition to existing filing fees. The restriction applies only to new petitions and does not affect H-1B renewals or holders already in the country. The extension preserves the status quo for another year, preventing the restrictive measures from expiring while the administration pursues a permanent rule through the formal regulatory process. Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security proposed making the $100,000 fee permanent...
