Goa, Sept. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has extended the controversial $100,000 payment required for certain H-1B visa petitions by another year, keeping the measure in place until September 21, 2027.

The extension comes as legal challenges against the policy continue in US courts. The White House said the executive order behind the payment, originally issued in September 2025, had been due to expire this month.

The H-1B programme allows US employers to hire skilled foreign workers, particularly in fields such as technology, engineering and other specialised professions. The continuation of the $100,000 payment could have a significant impact on Indian professionals because India accounts for the largest share of approved H-1B benefi...