Overview

• Bloomberg and Reuters, citing White House officials, report that the president is expected to sign a proclamation today limiting H-1B entries unless the fee is paid.
• The proposed charge would be among the highest in the U.S. immigration system, with current filing fees starting around $215.
• Officials describe the move as part of efforts to prioritize American workers within a broader tightening of immigration policy.
• H-1B visas serve specialized roles widely used by technology employers, with Indian nationals accounting for about 71% of approvals last year.
• USCIS data show heavy employer concentration in 2025, including more than 10,000 approvals for Amazon and over 5,000 each for Microsoft and Meta.