H-1B visa fee: USCIS clarifies who is exempt from $100,000 payment and how to apply

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance clarifying the implementation of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, following a presidential proclamation issued on 19 September. The guidance addresses who is responsible for paying the fee, the circumstances in which it applies, and how employers may apply for rare exceptions.

Presidential proclamation and fee overview