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Increased H-1B Scrutiny: $100,000 Fee Extended and New Employer Layoff Considerations Announced

[10/05/26]

Posted on October 5, 2026 in Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

On September 18, 2026, President Trump issued two related measures affecting the H-1B program—a Proclamation extending the $100,000 H-1B fee to certain H-1B workers and an Executive Order directing federal agencies to strengthen H-1B oversight, including by considering employers’ recent or planned layoffs of similarly situated U.S. workers. The $100,000 fee, which applies to... READ MORE

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