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Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Immigration Concerns

10/1/2025

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President Trump's proclamation on September 19, 2025, introduces a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants entering the U.S.
Clarifications from USCIS, CBP, and DOS took effect on September 21, 2025.
The fee does not apply to current H-1B holders.
Guidance on change-of-employer petitions remains inconsistent.
Employers should monitor updates and prepare for possible changes in immigration enforcement.

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Story summary

President Trump's proclamation on September 19, 2025, introduces a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants entering the U.S.
Clarifications from USCIS, CBP, and DOS took effect on September 21, 2025.
The fee does not apply to current H-1B holders.
Guidance on change-of-employer petitions remains inconsistent.
Employers should monitor updates and prepare for possible changes in immigration enforcement.