GENERAL19 Sept 2026
Trump got appeasement, India suffered humiliation: Cong on H-1B fee renewal
The US has extended for another year the $100,000 payment required for certain H-1B work visa petitions, the White House said. This hits Indian IT professionals, tech workers and students, and smaller firms may stop sponsoring visas altogether. A separate order tightens scrutiny of applications, weighing recent layoffs of American workers. If you plan a US move, review your visa options early.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Trump has extended by a year the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions, according to the White House.
- The 2025 measure led to a 92 per cent decrease in H-1B registrations by large IT outsourcing firms.
- A separate order directs US agencies to consider recent or planned layoffs of American workers when reviewing H-1B applications.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you or your team are considering a US work move, speak to an immigration advisor about your visa route and timelines before making any commitments, since these rules can change.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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