InternationalSaturday, 19 September 2026·The Hindu - International
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee order for another year; key 1990 visa facts for exams
On 18 September 2026, the White House said Donald Trump extended the order to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for another year.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, President Donald Trump extended by one year an executive order that would impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B non-immigrant visas in the United States.
Key specifics
- The White House announced the extension on 18 September 2026.
- H-1B visas were established by Congress in 1990.
- The proposed fee hike was from about $2,000-$5,000 to at least $100,000.
- The order did not apply to foreign citizens already in the U.S. on student visas or to renewals of current visas.
- Google parent Alphabet was cited among major H-1B users increasing operations in India.
Exam lens
Question type: international policy and migration. Key facts: 18 September 2026, H-1B visa, 1990, $100,000 fee, student visa exemption. TNPSC one-liner: H-1B is a recurring exam topic because it links U.S. immigration policy with India’s skilled workforce.