US President Donald Trump sparked widespread alarm last week after announcing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. The White House has issued multiple clarifications in the ensuing days — explaining that the new rule would apply to new applications and outlining certain exemptions . Confusion has persisted despite the updates with many on social media wondering if the hefty payment would apply for people seeking H-1B visa transfer for new employment.

According to the White House, all new visa H-1B visa petitions submitted from September 21 must be accompanied by a one-time payment of $100,000. The official FAQ explained that this included the 2026 lottery and any other H-1B petitions submitted past the cutoff date. It will not apply to any previously issued H-1B visas and does no

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