The White House said the 92% decline in H‑1B filings by the largest IT staffing firms—from 24,946 in FY2025 to 2,055 in FY2027—was a direct result of the 2025 proclamation. The drop underscores the policy’s impact.
Under the extended rule, H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2026 will be denied unless accompanied by a $100,000 payment. The payment is intended to deter employers from hiring foreign labor at lower wages.
The administration maintains that the original abuse—particularly by IT staffing and outsourcing firms—has persisted. It says the policy has shifted applicants toward higher‑paid, higher‑skilled roles, with those holding a U.S. master’s rising from 45.1% to 66.1% of registrants.
The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security may exempt individuals, companies, or entire industries if their hiring serves the national interest and poses no security threat.
The government will review the policy after the next H‑1B lottery and may recommend renewal or further changes.