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