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USCIS Clarifies the $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

On October 21, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released additional information regarding the $100,000 ...

Explained: How F-1 students can switch to H-1B status without paying the $100,000 fee

A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications will impact new foreign applicants from September 21, 2025. USCIS confirms F-1 ...

Trump Admin Makes Abrupt Change to Thousands of Immigrant Work Permits

Refugees, asylees, and those with Temporary Protected Status could all be affected by the move to end EAD extensions, DHS ...

H-1B row: USCIS say L1 and F1 visa holders exempted from $100,000 fee - rule doesn't apply to 'change of status'

The new USCIS guideline s said existing visa holders, which include international students on F-1 visas and professionals on L-1 visas, will not have to pay $100,000 when they apply for a change of ...

USCIS: $100K H-1B Fee Exempt For Extensions, Status Changes

USCIS: $100K H-1B Fee Exempt For Extensions, Status Changes. Photo Credits: Bloomberg New York- The USD 100,000 fee imposed ...

What happens when SEVIS ends status? An Indian F-1 OPT student shares H-1B withdrawal experience in the US

Indian students on F-1 OPT face SEVIS termination issues when H-1B petitions are withdrawn. Even with withdrawal before the ...
National Herald

H-1B fee of USD 100,000 won't apply to change of status or extension: USCIS

The H-1B programme, created to allow American companies to hire foreign professionals in specialised occupations, has long ...
The Financial Express

Big H-1B fees respite for Indian students – USCIS says not everyone needs to pay $100,000

USCIS has offered more clarity about who needs to pay the $100,000 H-1B fee. The big update says those transferring visa ...
CNBCTV18

H-1B fee of $100,000 won't apply to status change or extension cases: USCIS

The Proclamation does not apply to any previously issued and currently valid H-1B visas, or any petitions submitted prior to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 21, 2025,” the USCIS said ...
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USCIS Provides Clarification on H-1B $100,000 Fee

On October 20, 2025, USCIS provided further information on the Proclamation restricting entry of H-1B workers that became effective September 21, ...

Trump’s $100K H-1B fee won’t apply to renewals or status changes, says USCIS

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that the USD 100,000 fee announced by the Trump ...

H1-B alert: Why do workers, foreign students now require a US bank account? All on USCIS new rule

USCIS has shifted to electronic debit payments for immigration fees, effective this week, requiring Form G-1650 for direct ...