United States: Presidential Proclamation imposes US$100,000 fee per H-1B petition

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Visa & immigration

United States — Presidential Proclamation issued 19 September 2025 imposed a US$100,000 additional fee per H-1B visa petition as a condition of eligibility, effective immediately for new petitions submitted after 12:01 am EDT on 21 September 2025. Applies to FY2026 lottery petitions and any subsequent H-1B petitions. Litigation challenges filed; implementation continues pending court rulings.
Who it affects: All new H-1B petitions submitted after 12:01 am EDT, 21 September 2025.
Source: The White House (verified 2026-04-19)