USCIS Clarifies $100K H-1B Fee: Only New Applicants Are Affected, Not Current Holders

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services clarified that only new applicants will face the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, easing concerns for current visa holders.

• The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services clarified that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee announced by Donald Trump applies exclusively to new H-1B petition applicants.
• Current H-1B visa holders, including students and professionals already in the United States, will not be required to pay the new fee, alleviating widespread confusion.
• The clarification, released on Monday, follows significant concern from employers and existing visa holders regarding the impact of the new fee on their status and job security.