Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:32pm on 19 Sep 2026,Saturday International
US President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 fee on employers hiring certain H-1B workers for another year. The White House said on Friday that the rule will stay until September 21, 2027, with limited exceptions for cases in the national interest. The fee applies to certain workers applying from outside the US. It does not apply to people already in the country, or to renewals. The White House said the step has reduced reliance on lower-paid foreign labour. The rule is in court. A federal judge struck down the government's guidance in June, and the administration has appealed. Indian applicants face continued uncertainty. (PC: The Indian Express)
