1. What Is the $100,000 H-1B Proclamation? The Proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025 (with an effective date of September 21, 2025), established a one-time, supplemental payment of $100,000 that the petitioning U.S. employer must pay for certain H-1B petitions. Goal: The stated goal of the Proclamation was to address alleged exploitation of the H-1B program, protect U.S. workers, and favor higher-skilled/higher-paid foreign professionals. Payment Requirement: The $100,00

Several other visa categories can allow foreign professionals to work in the U.S., depending on your qualifications, job role, and nationality.  Exploring visa options: Strategies for those not selected in the H-1B lottery. L-1 Visa (Intra-Company Transfer) If you work for a company that has offices in another country and in the U.S., you might be eligible for an L-1  visa. You typically need to have worked with that company abroad for at least 1 year in the last 3 years. L-1