Tuesday, September 30, 2025
US Presidential Proclamation Announcing New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On September 19, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation that bans an H-1B specialty occupation employee from entering the United States unless their employer has paid a $100,000 fee for the sponsored employee, effective on Sunday, September 21. On September 20, the White House and federal agencies issued guidance in an effort to clarify the scope of the proclamation’s restrictions. However, many open questions remain, and further official guidance regarding these open questions is still
