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USCIS Narrows Scope of Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Surcharge and Outlines Rare Waivers

USCIS clarifies that only new consular initial issuances filed after Sept. 21 require the $100,000 prepayment, with waivers described as extraordinarily rare.