H1-B visa price hike: Applicants who will be exempted from paying $100,000 fee
US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that imposes a $100,000 fee on all H-1B visa applications, a move that will reshape the future of the visa program. The new fee is to be paid by companies hiring these workers to live and work in the United States. While the order has caused concern, it does include some exemptions. The new fee will not apply to visa applications submitted for those working in the healthcare and engineering industries. As of 2025, there are an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 H-1B visa holders in the U.S. In fiscal year 2024, approximately 71% of approved H-1B petitions were for Indian applicants.
Which applicants will be exempted from paying $100,000 fee for the H-1B visa
