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$100K H-1B visa fee halted – for now

08/24/2026

Last September, President Donald Trump issued a presidential proclamation raising the fee employers pay to sponsor a foreign worker for an H-1B visa to $100,000. The dramatic rise from about $5,000 in 2024 prompted litigation. The proclamation will expire on September 20, 2026 unless the administration extends or reissues it. Pending lawsuits. In June 2026,... View Article

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