In a major update to the $100,000 H-1B visa fee proposal , the US government clarified that the fee will not apply universally. According to new guidance released on Monday, October 20, the fee will only affect new H-1B applicants applying from outside the United States.

This means that existing H-1B holders, foreign nationals currently on student visas, and those already in the country changing their immigration status will not be subject to the additional charge.

The clarification comes as a relief to employers, visa sponsors, and skilled foreign workers amid the ongoing debate over H-1B visa regulations.

What does the new regulation clarify?

“The Proclamation applies to new H-1B petitions filed at or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 21, 2025, on behalf of bene

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