Politics Trump’s new $103,000 H-1B fee plan sends shockwaves through US business DHS uses formal rulemaking and statutory powers to shore up fee hike’s legal footing iStock.com/Sergey Dolgikh Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 27 August 2026 The Trump administration’s plan to impose a $103,265 (£76,058) fee on all H‑1B cap‑subject petitions has triggered concern across US businesses and among immigration specialists. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Meta ousted manager over immigration support letter, lawsuit alleges Disputes US employers in limbo after First Circuit refuses to lift $100,000 H-1B fee ban Politics Trump administration launches probe into alleged H-1B visa fraud Politics Microsoft finds itself caught in the H-1B crossfire