US EditionUS new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says
- On Friday, an executive order was issued that imposes a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications in the United States, which will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday.
- The White House clarified on Saturday that the new fee will be charged solely to individuals applying for visas for the first time, excluding those holding existing visas or seeking to renew them, addressing concerns raised by India and immigration lawyers.
- H-1B visas, mostly granted to highly skilled workers in technology and related fields, are issued under an 85,000 annual cap, with over 70% of holders originating from India.
- On Friday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the fee would be charged to companies every year, whereas a White House representative clarified on Saturday that the fee would only apply once, leading to differing interpretations.
- The new fee is expected to reduce the number of H-1B visas issued and to disrupt business continuity, raising legal challenges and humanitarian concerns due to its sudden implementation and high cost.
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