USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee Implementation and Exemption Criteria
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued crucial guidance on the controversial $100,000 H-1B fee implementation. The clarification addresses employer confusion about payment requirements and reveals exceptionally narrow criteria for obtaining exemptions from the substantial new cost.
New Guidance on Controversial H-1B Fee
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released detailed guidance clarifying implementation of the controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, according to reports. The guidance addresses significant confusion among employers about payment requirements, application procedures, and the exceptionally narrow criteria for obtaining exemptions from the substantial new cost imposed by a September 2025 presidential proclamation.