The $100,000 H-1B Fee: Breaking Down the Presidential Proclamation and Next Steps

$100,000 H-1B Fee Explained: Compliance, Strategy, and Next Steps

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation, Restriction of Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, establishing new requirements for employers. Beginning September 21, companies must pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B petition filed for workers outside the United States unless they secure a national interest exception.

Industry and legal experts will provide CHROs and HR leaders with a practical overview of the proclamation and what it means for workforce planning, talent strategy, and compliance, as well as potential legal challenges. 

Our speakers will:

• Break down the proclamation’s requirements, including the national interest exception.
  
  
• Explore potential legal challenges and areas where uncertainty remains, despite guidance from the White House and the Department of Homeland Security. 
  
  
• Discuss forthcoming rulemakings from the Department of Labor on prevailing wage increases and the Department of Homeland Security on prioritizing higher-paid, higher-skilled applicants in the H-1B lottery.
  
  
• Answer member questions and help identify issues still outstanding.

Expert perspectives from:

• Read Stuart Anderson’s Forbes article, “Understanding Donald Trump’s $100,000 Immigration Fee on H-1B Visas.”
• Read Fragomen’s Insights Memo, “United States: President Trump Bans H-1B Entries Unless $100,000 Fee Is Paid.”

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