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Trump Administration Issues Updates on H-1B $100k Visa Fee
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new petitions filed after Sept. 21, 2025, excluding current visa holders and renewals, officials clarified this week.
- From Detroit, USCIS guidance states that employers must pay a $100,000 fee for H‑1B visa petitions filed on or after Sept. 21, 2025 for beneficiaries outside the U.S.
- Facing industry pushback, the administration defended a fee that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce claimed is unlawful and would harm H‑1B applicants and sponsors, up from less than $3,600.
- On implementation, USCIS guidance says the fee does not apply to amendments, change of status, or extension petitions for existing H‑1B visa holders, and visas issued before Sept. 21, 2025, are exempt.
- The White House clarified that current H‑1B visa holders are not affected by the $100,000 fee, but employers filing new petitions must refile if ineligible, prompting confusion among travelers.
- Major tech employers face increased exposure, with Amazon receiving more than 10,000 H‑1B visas and California hosting the largest H‑1B workforce, affecting Indian students and tech experts.
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Some House Republicans Push Back on Trump’s $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
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