Key Takeaways

A new presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on employers sponsoring H-1B workers entering the U.S. for the first time, with the rule applying only to petitions filed after Sept. 21, 2025. Current H-1B employees and approved petitions are not affected.

The steep new cost and heightened scrutiny create financial and operational risks for employers relying on global talent, especially those planning to hire workers from abroad.

Companies should review hiring and travel plans immediately, identify employees who may be impacted and prepare for further changes—including new wage rules and possible extensions of the proclamation—by coordinating closely with immigration counsel.

Presidential Proclamation on H-1B: Employer Advisory

Background & Purpose

On September 19

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