Effective September 21, 2025, the President’s Proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” requires a one-time $100,000 payment to accompany any new H-1Bpetition submitted on or after September 21, 2025. The Proclamation is set to expire in one year but may be extended.
Key points about this Proclamation:
• It does NOT apply to pending or approved H-1B petitions submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before September 21, 2025.
• It does NOT apply to H-1B extensions.• It does NOT change any filing fees required to be submitted in connection with H-1Bextensions.
• It does NOT apply to previously issued H-1B visas.
• It does NOT prevent any holder of a current H-1B visa from traveling in and out of the United States.
• It does NOT apply to individuals seeking visa issuance and entry into the United States based on H-1B petitions filed with USCIS before September 21, 2025.
The Proclamation also indicates that the Department of Labor will initiate rulemaking to revise the prevailing wage levels and to prioritize the admission of high-skilled and high-paid nonimmigrants.
For more information, please refer to the USCIS and Department of State websites.
This Proclamation is subject to change due to legal challenges and/or updated guidance. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
