Presidential Proclamation on New One Hundred Thousand Dollar H-1B Fee

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of certain H-1B specialty occupation workers into the United States. The restrictions are based upon a new $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions. “Homeland Security shall restrict decisions on petitions not accompanied by a $100,000 payment for H-1B specialty occupation workers . . . who are currently outside the United States.” At present, it is unclear how this newly required fee will impact pending and future H-1B petitions.  

ISSS urges H-1B visa holders:

1. If you are in the U.S. and have plans to travel internationally, please pause your plans and contact ISSS at isss@drexel.edu for further guidance.
2. If you are outside the U.S. please reach out to ISSS at isss@drexel.edu immediately.

Klasko Immigration Law Partners is carefully evaluating the scope of the Proclamation to identify strategies that minimize disruption for employers and employees, including:

• Prioritizing extensions and amendments for H-1B workers already inside the United States.
• Assessing potential national interest arguments that may qualify employers or employees for exemptions.
• Monitoring forthcoming rulemaking from DOL and DHS on prevailing wage levels and prioritization of higher-paid H-1Bs.
• Advising clients on filing strategy and travel planning to reduce the risk of unnecessary costs or interruptions.
• Actively monitoring developments including potential litigation challenging the Proclamation.

For more detailed information, please consult Klasko’s Alerts.   

 ISSS will continue to monitor the situation closely and share any relevant updates.

Update (9/24/2025): Klasko has published an updated Analysis of the H-1B Entry Restrictions and Application of the $100,000 Fee on their website.