This past Friday, President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping Presidential Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” This latest executive action introduces major restrictions on the H-1B visa program, specifically targeting employers filing petitions for workers who are currently outside the United States.

The most impactful change? A $100,000 fee per H-1B Petition required at the time of filing with USCIS unless an exemption is granted by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Proclamation goes into effect on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT and is set to remain in place for 12 months, unless extended or rescinded. This order is issued under Sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which give the President b

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