Updates on the $100,000 H-1B Fee
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On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of certain H-1B specialty occupation workers into the United States.
On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts struck down the federal government’s $100,000 H-1B payment policy as unlawful.
On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an order denying the federal government’s motion for a stay pending appeal. This means, that for now, the H-1B $100k fee is not in effect. More guidance on this decision is expected from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the coming weeks.
On September 18, 2026, President Trump extended the proclamation until September 21, 2027. The proclamation is still paused by the courts.
This information was last updated on September 21, 2026.
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