Videos9.30.25

New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: What Employers and Workers Need to Know

US Citizenship and Immigration Services Office
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation proposing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications on Friday, Sept. 19. In this video Q&A, we'll break down what the proclamation means across the immigration landscape.

Key Questions

  • Will this affect H-1B workers currently overseas?
  • Do visa extensions count as "new" petitions?
  • What about H-1B holders already working in the United States?
  • When does this fee actually take effect?

What We'll Cover

  • What we know so far about the new proclamation
  • Government clarifications issued since Friday
  • Legal challenges already underway
  • Practical next steps for employers and workers navigating this uncertain time

Watch the video Q&A

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