H-1B visa extension fees could rise: What employers need to know about Trump Admin's proposal
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 24 Aug, 22:48description edited
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The Trump administration wants to add an even more expansive $100,000 fee on the H-1B program, applying it to individuals hired within the US through regulation after a court blocked a more limited six-figure charge on workers from outside the country.The Trump administration wants to add an expansive $100,000 fee on the H-1B program, applying it to individuals hired within the US through regulation after a court blocked a more limited six-figure charge on workers from outside the country.
- hindustantimes.comseen 27 Aug, 01:48headline rewritten
US govt proposes new $103K application fee on H-1B visasUS H-1B fee hike proposal threatens to shut out Indian students, workers
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- livemint.com19:51first to report
The proposal, now in the final stage of the federal rulemaking process, would require certain employers to pay an additional $4,000 fee for H-1B extensions and $4,500 for L-1 extensions, in addition to the fees already charged for new petitions.
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- sentinelassam.com09:21
WASHINGTON DC: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded a USD 4,000 fee on H-1B petitions and a USD 4,500 levy on L-1 petitions to encompass vi
- Times of India11:54
Effective September 9, new regulations from the U.S. government will introduce increased visa fees for certain categories of workers, specifically targeting H-1B and L-1 visa holders applying for extensions. Companies with over fifty employees utilizing a significant number of visa workers will also experience the higher financial burden as these changes pertain to initial petitions and status extensions.
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com10:21
Krishnamoorthi termed the fee as a '$100,000 tax' on a group of workers who fill some of the most specialised technical roles in the US economy | World News
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics15:52
A Department of Homeland Security proposal governing petition fees for H-1B workers received approval from the White House, signaling public release soon.
Mon, 24 August 2026
14 reports- newrepublic.com00:00
Months after a judge threw out the administration’s scheme to charge $100,000 to obtain a worker visa, it’s back proposing a $103,000 fee.
- Bloomberg Politics13:34edited after publishing
The Trump administration wants to add an expansive $100,000 fee on the H-1B program, applying it to individuals hired within the US through regulation after a court blocked a more limited six-figure charge on workers from outside the country.
- Times of India13:43
- Google News - Top Stories15:12
Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas Reuters Government Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas WSJ Trump administration lays out new $103K fee proposal for H-1B visas The Hill Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas after legal setback The Washington Post Trump admin seeks fee of over $100,000 for H-1B worker visas USA Today
- Times of India18:46
- Al Jazeera English18:46
New proposal would charge $103,265 for the US's H-1B visas, and make permanent a temporary rule challenged by courts.
- The Hill19:20
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new proposed rule for H-1B visas on Monday that would charge a $103,265 fee for all workers seeking to gain employment in the U.S. who are subject to the annual statutory cap. Notice of the proposed rule says the fee would be used for the federal government’s...
- Bloomberg Politics19:49
A federal court struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to put a $100,000 fee on visas for some highly-skilled foreign workers in June. Now the administration is trying again — this time through a regulatory process that proposes a broader levy to help finance its wide-ranging immigration crackdown.
- Google News - Top Stories19:52
Trump administration proposes more than $100K fee for H-1B visas Politico Government Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas WSJ Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas CNN New $100,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Already in US (2) Bloomberg Law News Trump administration lays out new $103K fee proposal for H-1B visas The Hill
- Google News - Top Stories21:03
Trump Devises New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee After Court Defeat Bloomberg Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas CNN New $103,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Already in US (3) Bloomberg Law News Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas The New York Times Government Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas WSJ
- The Hill21:34
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump administration lays out new $103K fee proposal for H-1B visas The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new proposed rule for H-1B visas on Monday that would charge a $103,265 fee for all workers seeking to gain employment in the U.S. who are subject to the...
- hindustantimes.com21:34edited after publishing
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US govt proposes new $103K application fee on H-1B visasThis follows a previous $100,000 fee halted by a court, with DHS claiming the fee will help cover administrative costs of the immigration system. | World News
- Google News - Top Stories21:50
Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas after legal setback The Washington Post Government Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas WSJ Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas Reuters New $103,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Already in US (3) Bloomberg Law News Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas CNN
- Google News - Top Stories23:58
Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas The New York Times Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas CNN ‘Gut punch’: What Trump’s new $103,265 H-1B visa fee proposal means for Indian aspirants The Times of India Government Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas WSJ New $103,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Already in US (3) Bloomberg Law News
Tue, 25 August 2026
12 reports- Japan Times01:39
Now his administration is trying again through a regulatory process that proposes a broader levy to help finance its wide-ranging immigration crackdown.
- Times of India04:03
The US Department of Homeland Security proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B visa petitions. This fee aims to recover government costs for administering the immigration system. Vice President JD Vance supports the proposal, emphasizing hiring American workers. Indian professionals, a major beneficiary group, could be significantly impacted by this change. The public has thirty days to submit comments on this proposed rule.
- ABC News (Australia)04:27
A new proposal would charge employers $US103,265 for H-1B visas and attempt to make permanent a temporary rule challenged by the US courts.
- Times of India05:49
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a proposal for a new fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa petitions, aimed at funding immigration system costs across various agencies. This fee specifically targets cap-subject applications, saving universities and research institutions from its impact. Notably, it is distinct from a previously invalidated proclamation payment. Currently, public commentary on this proposal is being encouraged.
- Times of India06:16
The H-1B programme enables US employers to hire foreign workers trained in specialised fields. It provides for 65,000 visas each year, along with another 20,000 for workers holding advanced degrees, with visas approved for periods of three to six years.
- South China Morning Post07:00
The US has proposed a new US$103,265 fee for H-1B visa petitions – a move that could ramp up the cost of hiring skilled foreign workers, with Chinese and Indian professionals particularly hard hit. It comes at a sensitive time for US-China relations, with visas already a long-running source of friction and Beijing stepping up efforts to attract global tech talent as competition intensifies between the world’s two largest economies. The US Department of Homeland Security proposed the...
- chennaionline.com08:53
The US Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to introduce a new fee of $103,265 for certain H-1B visa petitions that are subject to the annual cap.
- El Pais English09:16
A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked a similar plan in June
- indiatimes.com09:48
Nasscom has urged the US to reconsider the proposed $103,265 H-1B fee in light of the programme’s role in addressing temporary skill shortages. It said Indian technology companies have reduced their H-1B workforce while investing over $1.1 billion in US STEM talent development.
- am800cklw.com14:36
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than US$100,000 on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that has been blocked by the courts.
- Bloomberg Politics21:45
In addition to ramping up immigration enforcement and deportations in his second term, US President Donald Trump has taken steps to overhaul the H-1B visa program. Trump argues that the H-1B, a cornerstone of the employment-based immigration system that allows US companies to hire college-educated foreigners for specialized occupations, has been exploited to displace American workers.
- Google News - Top Stories23:55
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Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- kjzz.org23:04
Industry experts warn that raising fees for H-1B visas to over $100,000 as proposed by the Department of Homeland Security could hurt the United States' efforts to onshore manufacturing computer chips.
Thu, 27 August 2026
2 reports- azfamily.com04:32
On Monday, the administration announced a proposed $103,000 fee for H-1B visas—representing a nearly $100,000 jump from current rates.
- Bloomberg Politics09:05
The latest Trump effort to impose new costs for skilled foreign workers makes unprecedented use of statutory fee-setting powers, aiming to recoup immigration system expenses far beyond the H-1B visa program.