U.S. EXTENDS $100,000 H-1B PAYMENT POLICY FOR ANOTHER YEAR
On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump extended restrictions on the H-1B program for another 12 months, maintaining the requirement for a $100,000 payment for certain H-1B cases covered by the policy. The policy was originally introduced in September 2025 and was scheduled to expire in September 2026. According to the latest White House announcement, the restrictions have now been extended through September 2027.