What H-1B beneficiaries need to know.

On Friday, President Trump signed a presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa holders.

A fact sheet regarding the proclamation is available here .

Foreign nationals whose H-1Bs were not filed with the fee will be restricted from entering the United States starting at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time Sunday, September 21.

Therefore, individuals in H-1B status who are currently outside the United States must return today before midnight. If they cannot reenter before the deadline, they should not attempt to do so until further guidance is provided.

H-1B visa holders who are currently in the United States should avoid any future travel outside the country until further direction is provided.

The $100,000 fee applies for the 12 m

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