H-1B $100,000 fee explained: Not annual, not for current techies in US – 8 myths busted
President Donald Trump’s new executive order has set off alarm bells across the tech industry and Indian H-1B community by imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. But much of the panic comes from confusion. After reading the full order, here’s what the it actually says and what it doesn’t.
Myth 1: Every H-1B worker must now pay $100,000
Reality: The fee applies only to petitions for workers currently outside the United States. If an H-1B holder is already living and working in the U.S. on an H-1B, this new fee does not directly apply to you. It can be applied for renewals and fresh applicants.
