On September 19, 2025, the Administration issued aPresidential Proclamation imposing new
restrictions on H-1B visa holders seeking to enter the United
States. Subsequently, additional clarification was provided byUSCIS and CBPon September 20, followed by a Department of
State H-1B FAQ on September 21. These changes reflect this
Administration's stated goal to prevent misuses of the H-1B
visa program.
What is Changing?
Under the proclamation, and based on the USCIS, CBP, and DOS
clarifications, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025,
and continuing through September 21, 2026 (unless extended), any
new H-1B petition filed on or after the effective time must be
accompanied by a $100,000 payment. This requirement applies to all
new H-1B petition filings, including the FY 2027H-1B lottery, but
does not affect petitions filed or approved before September 21,
2025, previously issued H-1B visas (if visa is required), or
"H-1B renewals" in the US. The fee is a
