Business Immigration Monthly - September 2026

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY --- RENEWAL OF $100,000 H-1B ENTRY FEE & POTENTIAL NEW $103,265 H-1B FEE

On September 18, 2026, the Administration extended Presidential Proclamation 10973, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant H-1B Workers, for an additional year. Although Administration has been enjoined by a court from continuing to implement this proclamation since July, the Administration still released the extension of the proclamation. The restriction will remain in effect through September 21, 2027.

The proclamation primarily affects individuals outside the United States who need to obtain an H-1B visa at a U.S. consulate or use an approved H-1B petition to seek admission to the United States.