Presidential Proclamation Imposes $100,000 H-1B Fee on New H-1B Petitions and Restricts Entry of Some Future H-1B Workers: Key Implications for Employers and Employees

On September 19, 2025, a presidential proclamation was issued that imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 am EDT on September 21, 2025, and restricts entry to the United States of H-1B workers to those for whom the fee has been paid in connection with the filing of an H-1B petition on the worker’s behalf. Based on a statement issued late September 20, 2025, by the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, the new $100,000 will first apply to H-1B petitions filed with USCIS in the upcoming FY 2027 H-1B lottery cycle, stating “this applies to new visas, not renewals, and not current visa holders.” The proclamation could have significant implications for some employers and employees relying on the H-1B visa program.

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