Washington: In a significant development for Indian professionals and students in the US, the Donald Trump administration has clarified exemptions to the controversial $100,000 H1B visa fee introduced via a presidential proclamation in September.

The Trump Administration has issued clarification on who must pay the H1B fee, payment methods, and exception application processes, along with a big relief for students.

"The Proclamation applies to new H1B petitions filed at or after 12.01 am eastern daylight time on September 21, 2025, on behalf of beneficiaries who are outside the United States and do not have a valid H1B visa," the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said in a statement.

"The Proclamation also applies if a petition filed at or after 12.01 am eastern

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