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White House Clarifies $100,000 H‑1B Fee for New Overseas Applicants as One‑Year Rule Takes Effect

Uncertainty over implementation spurred corporate travel warnings.

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Overview

  • Officials said the charge is a one‑time payment that applies to future applicants currently outside the United States, with the White House indicating it will cover the February 2026 lottery.
  • The proclamation took effect on September 21 at 12:01 a.m. EDT and is set to expire after one year, leaving agencies and employers awaiting operational guidance.
  • Reports described travelers scrapping plans at San Francisco International Airport as major employers including Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs issued urgent internal travel advisories.
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended the policy, saying companies must judge whether an employee merits paying $100,000 to the government.
  • India, which accounts for roughly 71% of recent H‑1B approvals, voiced concern through industry group Nasscom, and observers said countries like Germany may see short‑term talent interest despite structural hurdles.