Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

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Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas | Impact on students visa | OPT Visa | H1B


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On September 19, 2025, a presidential proclamation was signed that introduced a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. The proclamation, titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers," aims to reform the H-1B program, which the administration states has been misused to displace American workers and suppress wages.


Who is affected? The new $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, for beneficiaries who are outside the United States and seeking to enter. This includes petitions for the 2026 lottery and other new H-1B applications.


Who is exempt? The fee does not apply to existing H-1B visa holders. This means those who filed their H-1B petitions before September 21, 2025, and are currently in the U.S. or seeking to re-enter are not subject to the new fee. Additionally, the fee does not apply to H-1B renewals, extensions of stay, or change-of-employer applications for individuals already in the United States.

Employer responsibility: The proclamation makes it clear that employers must pay the $100,000 fee before an H-1B petition can be filed. This is in addition to existing fees, which typically range from $1,700 to $4,500.


National interest exemptions: The proclamation includes a provision that allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue case-by-case exemptions from the fee for workers in fields or companies deemed to be in the "national interest" and not a threat to security or welfare. Industries like healthcare and engineering are being considered for such exemptions.


Purpose of the new fee: The administration has stated that the fee is intended to deter the "abuse" of the H-1B program and encourage companies to prioritize hiring American workers.

Legal challenges: The proclamation has been met with immediate alarm from immigration attorneys, business groups, and tech companies. Many legal experts are questioning the authority of the executive branch to impose such a large fee without congressional approval and a formal rulemaking process. Legal challenges are expected.


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