On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions where the worker is outside the United States. Effective September 21, 2025, U.S. entry will be restricted unless the petition is accompanied by this payment. The restriction is temporary (12 months, through September 20, 2026) but may be extended.

The Proclamation does not end the H-1B program. Employers may continue to file extensions, amendments, and transfers for H-1B employees already inside the United States. Pending or approved petitions for workers who remain in the U.S. will not be subject to the new fee. However, international travel is strongly discouraged, as returning employees could face the new payment requirement. The Department of Homeland Securi

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