H-1B visa rules: US clarifies Trump’s requirement; applies only to new applicants

USCIS clarified that Trump’s new order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas applies only to new petitions filed after September 21, 2025. This is a one-time fee, not an annual charge, and does not affect existing H-1B visa holders or those with petitions filed before the specified date. The proclamation aims to address systemic abuse of H-1B visas.