1. What the $100,000 Fee Is The one hundred thousand dollar fee is something you have to pay one time for new H-1B visa petitions. This is different from the fees you have to pay when you file, which are usually between three thousand dollars and eight thousand dollars. The H-1B visa fee is, like a charge to enter the country and it was created by the President to control who enters the United States. The H-1B visa fee is meant to protect the interests of the United States. I

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