(The Center Square) – Certain H-1B visa programs across the country could be under threat as the Trump administration cracks down on the program with a new $100,000 fee.

On Sept. 19, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a one-time, $100,000 fee against employers filing for new H-1B applications. H-1B visas are reserved for high-skilled immigrant workers with a bachelor’s degree at a minimum.

Some of the top employers for H-1B petitions in 2025 include Amazon, Apple and Meta, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services .

However, Anna Gorisch, founder and managing partner of Kendall Immigration Law, said hospitals and research centers across the country also rely on H-1B visas.

“My fear is that this fee is going to end up impacting access to

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