H-1B visa entry restrictions and $100,000 fee requirement extended through September 2027
The federal government has extended entry restrictions and the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B visa workers through September 2027, so if you are planning to apply or travel, you may want to check official guidelines and consult a qualified legal professional.
Who this applies to & what you could do
H-1B Specialty Occupation
- Entry restrictions and the $100,000 employer fee requirement are extended through September 21, 2027.
- Selection processes continue favoring higher-wage roles and advanced U.S. degree holders.
- Entry restrictions and the $100,000 petition fee requirement remain extended through September 21, 2027.
- Visa selection rules prioritize higher-paid and higher-skilled position offers.
- Consult your employer or a qualified immigration lawyer before traveling outside the U.S. or scheduling a consular visa interview to confirm whether the fee applies to your petition.
- Consult with your sponsoring employer or a qualified immigration lawyer to determine whether your petition is subject to the entry fee, confirm how your job offer's wage level impacts your application, and review travel plans before leaving the country.
EB-3 Skilled Workers & Professionals
- Higher wage floor for the PERM step
- There is nothing for you to file. It is a fair question to ask your employer when they plan to file your PERM step.
E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation
- Higher minimum salary to sponsor or renew
- Proposal stage only
- Employer wage compliance actively checked
- Nothing to file. If sponsorship is on the horizon, it is worth asking your employer how the proposed wage levels would affect their plans.
- Hold on to your pay records. If an audit finds you were underpaid, those records are what establish it.
EB-2 Advanced Degree / Exceptional Ability
- Higher wage floor for the PERM step
- Could raise the cost of sponsoring you permanently
- Ask your employer whether your PERM stage has been filed. Cases already certified are not reopened.
F-1 Academic Student
- Entry-level pay counts for the least
- Stretching OPT and STEM OPT over several years matters more
- Higher-paying employers have the advantage
- Leaving the US before a decision triggered the charge
- Plan for more than one attempt at the lottery, protect your STEM OPT eligibility so you have more chances, and weigh salary alongside the role when choosing an employer.
- Avoid travelling abroad between filing and the decision, and keep your student status in good standing the whole time.
Timeline — newest first
H-1B entry restrictions and $100,000 fee requirement extended through September 2027
The White House has extended entry restrictions on certain foreign workers on H-1B (specialty occupation) visas through September 21, 2027. Under this policy, sponsoring employers must generally pay a $100,000 fee for affected workers seeking entry into the United States, unless a rare exception applies. Because implementation rules and legal challenges are evolving, this story is still developing.
H-1B visa entry restrictions and $100,000 fee requirement extended through September 2027
The White House announced on September 18, 2026, that restrictions on entry for certain foreign workers will be extended for an additional 12 months, remaining in place until September 21, 2027. The policy continues to require a $100,000 payment for certain employer petitions while government agencies work on long-term rules to adjust wage standards. Because these rules and related lawsuits are still developing, exact requirements could change as courts and federal agencies review them.
H-1B visa entry restrictions and $100,000 fee requirement extended through September 2027
The White House has extended restrictions on entry for certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers for an additional 12 months, through September 21, 2027. Under this policy, employers seeking to bring affected H-1B workers into the United States must include a $100,000 payment with the petition unless a rare exception applies. Because related wage and selection rules are still being developed by federal agencies, these requirements may continue to evolve.
H-1B visas: Presidential proclamation extends entry restrictions and $100,000 fee requirement through September 2027
The White House has extended restrictions on entry for certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers for an additional 12 months, through September 21, 2027. The rule generally requires a $100,000 payment for petitions bringing workers into the U.S. from abroad, alongside ongoing government efforts to prioritize higher-paid and higher-skilled applicants. Because immigration agencies are actively updating wage rules and entry policies, this situation is still developing.
H-1B entry restrictions and $100,000 fee requirement extended through September 2027
The White House has extended entry restrictions for certain foreign workers through September 21, 2027, continuing a policy that requires most employer petitions for incoming workers to include a $100,000 payment. Because this policy is still developing and related agency rules remain under review, terms may change over time. If you plan to work in the U.S. or travel internationally, these ongoing rules could affect your sponsorship details and entry timeline.
H-1B visas: Presidential proclamation extends entry restrictions and $100,000 fee requirement through September 2027
On September 18, 2026, the White House extended restrictions on entry for certain foreign workers for an additional 12 months, keeping the policy in place until September 21, 2027. Under this measure, employers sponsoring affected nonimmigrant workers must include a $100,000 fee with the application unless a rare exception applies. Because related agency rules and court challenges continue to unfold, this situation is still developing.
H-1B visa entry restrictions and $100,000 fee requirement extended through September 2027
The U.S. government has extended a policy through September 21, 2027, that limits entry for certain temporary workers unless their employer pays an additional $100,000 fee with their petition. Officials originally introduced the restriction to discourage lower-wage IT outsourcing and favor higher-paid roles, and complementary wage rules remain under development. Because implementation and legal standards around these immigration policies are still developing, exact requirements may continue to evolve.
H-1B entry restrictions and $100,000 payment requirement extended through September 2027
The White House has extended entry restrictions on certain temporary foreign workers for an additional 12 months, keeping the policy in place until September 21, 2027. Under this executive action, employers must pay an extra $100,000 fee for affected workers seeking entry into the United States unless a limited exception applies. Because policy guidelines and court challenges are still unfolding, this situation is still developing.
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee to H-1B visa petitions that are subject to the annual lottery cap. Because this is currently a proposed rule, it is not yet in effect and the policy is still developing. If finalized, sponsoring employers would have to pay this extra cost at the time of filing in addition to all standard visa fees.
H-1B: DHS proposes a $103,265 fee for cap-subject petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is not yet in effect, and the government is still accepting public feedback. If finalized, employers would have to pay this fee at filing in addition to existing application costs.
H-1B visas: DHS proposes a $103,265 fee for cap-subject petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions. Because this is currently a proposed rule, it is not yet in effect. If finalized, the additional payment would be required at the time of filing on top of existing fees.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions that are subject to the annual visa lottery, which would be paid in addition to existing filing costs. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is still developing and is not yet in effect. If finalized, federal agencies intend to use the additional revenue to fund immigration operations, visa processing, and system updates.
DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for employers filing most new H-1B petitions. Because this policy is currently a proposal and the story is still developing, it is not in effect today and details could change. If finalized, the extra payment would apply to petitions subject to the annual H-1B lottery.
H-1B lottery: DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for employers filing certain H-1B specialty worker petitions subject to the annual limit. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is still developing and is not yet in effect. If finalized, the extra charge would be required upfront alongside existing filing costs to help fund federal immigration processing.
H-1B visa: DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject petitions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for H-1B temporary work visa petitions that are subject to the annual lottery cap. Because this policy is still a proposed rule, it is not yet in effect and could be adjusted as it goes through the federal rulemaking process. If finalized, sponsoring employers would have to pay this fee at the time of filing alongside standard processing costs.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a new $103,265 fee on top of existing filing costs for employers sponsoring cap-subject H-1B visas. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is not yet in effect, and the public will have an opportunity to submit comments before a final rule is issued. If finalized, the funds would help cover federal immigration administration and enforcement costs.
DHS proposes a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee to H-1B petitions subject to the annual visa cap, including those applying under the master's degree exemption. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is not yet in effect and could change as the rulemaking process moves forward. If finalized, sponsoring employers would pay this fee in addition to existing application costs.
H-1B lottery: DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for most new H-1B (specialty occupation worker) petitions subject to the annual visa cap. This story is still developing as a proposed rule and is not currently in effect. If finalized, sponsoring employers would need to pay this additional cost at the time of filing alongside existing fees.
H-1B lottery: DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee on employers filing certain H-1B visa petitions subject to the annual lottery. This proposal is still a draft and is not currently in effect, meaning the policy could change before a final rule is issued. If finalized, the additional payment would help cover federal immigration administration costs.
DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for employers filing H-1B petitions that are subject to the annual visa cap. This policy is still a developing proposal and is not yet in effect, meaning public feedback must be reviewed before any final rule is established. If approved, sponsoring employers would pay this extra fee at filing to cover federal immigration processing costs.
H-1B visa: DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for employers sponsoring temporary workers through the annual H-1B visa cap lottery. This policy is currently a proposed rule open for public comment and is not yet in effect. If finalized in its current form, sponsoring companies would pay this fee at filing to help fund federal administration and vetting costs.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for new H-1B specialty occupation visa petitions subject to the annual lottery. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is not yet in effect and may change after public comments are reviewed. If finalized, sponsoring employers would pay this extra charge on top of existing filing fees.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for new H-1B visa petitions subject to the annual lottery. This policy is currently a proposed rule, meaning it is not yet in effect and could change following the public comment process. If finalized, sponsoring employers would be required to pay this additional cost on top of standard filing fees.
DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, which sponsoring employers would pay at the time of filing. This policy is currently a proposed rule, meaning it is still developing and is not yet in effect. If finalized, the agency states the fee would cover federal administration, vetting, and enforcement costs across the immigration system.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee on top of current filing costs for employers submitting cap-subject H-1B petitions. This policy is currently a proposal and is not yet in effect, so current H-1B rules remain unchanged while the government gathers public feedback. If finalized, the fee would apply to initial annual lottery petitions, including those for advanced degree holders.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for employers filing new cap-subject H-1B petitions. Because this is currently a proposed rule and the story is still developing, the extra fee is not yet in effect and could change before a final version is decided. If approved, the money would go toward broader government operational and vetting costs for the immigration system.
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visa petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions. Because this policy is currently just a proposal, it is not yet in effect and could change as the rulemaking process continues. If finalized, the revenue would be used to help cover government administrative costs across immigration and vetting agencies.
H-1B cap petitions: DHS proposes new $103,265 filing fee for employers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposed rule that would add a $103,265 fee to new H-1B petitions subject to the annual visa lottery. This policy is still a proposal and is not in effect today, so the extra fee is not currently being collected. If finalized, the agency plans to collect this fee from sponsoring employers alongside standard filing costs.
DHS proposes a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those for advanced degree holders. Because this is a proposed rule, it is still developing and is not in effect today. If finalized, the additional payment would be collected when an employer files the petition to help cover government administrative and operational costs.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions to help cover federal operational and vetting costs. Because this proposal is still in the rulemaking process and open for public feedback, it is not yet in effect and could be modified before a final rule is issued.
H-1B visas: DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for new H-1B visa petitions subject to the annual limit. This policy is currently a proposed rule and is still developing, so it is not in effect today. If approved after a public comment period, the new fee would be paid by employers submitting cap-subject applications.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for H-1B cap petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for employers filing certain new H-1B worker petitions. Because this is a proposed rule and still developing, it is not currently in effect and may change before a final decision is made. If approved, the federal government plans to use the extra funds to cover administrative, vetting, and enforcement costs across the immigration system.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for most H-1B visa petitions submitted through the annual lottery. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is not yet in effect, and the details could change before a final version is finalized.
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee to H-1B petitions that are subject to annual lottery limits. Because this is a proposed rule and the story is still developing, this fee is not currently in effect and could be modified before any final version is approved. Federal officials state the additional revenue would help cover government costs for managing immigration operations and background vetting.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for most new H-1B visa petitions that go through the annual lottery. This proposal is still developing and is not yet in effect, meaning current rules and fees remain unchanged for now. If finalized, sponsoring employers would have to pay this additional amount when filing initial lottery-based applications.
DHS proposes additional $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for employers sponsoring standard annual H-1B visas. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule and still developing, it is not in effect right now and could be modified before any final decision. If approved, the additional fee would help fund immigration adjudication and related government operations.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for H-1B visa applications subject to the annual limit. Because this is currently a proposed rule, it is not yet final or in effect. If implemented, sponsoring employers would pay this extra fee to help cover federal government administrative costs.
DHS proposes a $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions that are subject to the annual visa cap. This policy is still a proposed rule and is not yet in effect, meaning it could change based on public feedback and legal review. If finalized, sponsoring employers would need to pay this additional charge whenever they file a cap-subject H-1B petition.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for H-1B visa petitions that are subject to the annual lottery cap. This rule is currently a proposal and is still in the public comment stage, meaning it is not yet final or in effect. If implemented, the new cost would be paid by sponsoring employers at the time of filing.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions subject to the annual lottery cap. This proposal is still developing and is not yet in effect, meaning current filing rules remain unchanged for now. If finalized after public comment, the additional cost would be required for cap-subject filings alongside existing fees.
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed creating an additional $103,265 fee for employers sponsoring workers through the annual H-1B visa lottery. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is not in effect yet and may change following public comments and legal reviews. If finalized, the fee would apply to new cap-subject petitions to help cover federal administrative costs.
H-1B cap petitions: DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for H-1B visa applications subject to the annual numerical cap, including those filed under the master's degree exemption. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is still developing and is not in effect today. If the rule is finalized, sponsoring employers would pay this fee at the time of filing to help cover federal immigration administration costs.
DHS proposes a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for employers filing certain H-1B visa petitions. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule and still developing, the extra fee is not in effect today and could change before a final version is issued. If approved, the revenue would be used to cover administrative, security vetting, and operational costs across federal immigration agencies.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding an additional $103,265 fee to certain H-1B visa applications. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is not yet in effect, and the details may change as the public comment and regulatory process moves forward.
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for employers filing certain temporary work visas. Because this is currently a proposed rule, it is not in effect yet, and the policy is still developing. If finalized, the extra funds would go toward federal costs for processing immigration cases and maintaining safety systems.
DHS proposes additional $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for H-1B visa petitions subject to the annual cap, including the master's degree exemption. Because this proposal is still in the draft rule stage, it is not currently in effect and could change as the rulemaking process continues. If finalized, sponsoring employers would need to pay this extra cost when submitting new cap-subject filings alongside existing fees.
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for H-1B visa applications that are subject to the annual lottery limit. Because this proposal is still developing, it is not currently in effect and could change before a final rule is issued. If approved, employers would need to pay this extra cost whenever they sponsor a cap-subject H-1B worker.
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B visa applications. This proposal is currently undergoing public review and is not yet in effect, meaning the policy could change before any final rule is published. If finalized, sponsoring employers would be required to pay this additional cost alongside existing government fees.
DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions to help cover federal immigration and administrative costs. This rule is still developing and is currently a proposal, meaning it is not in effect yet and could be modified before a final version is issued. If finalized, the additional cost would be required for standard cap filings, including those under the master's degree cap.
DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for employers filing new H-1B visa petitions subject to the annual lottery cap. Because this policy is still developing as a proposed rule, the fee is not in effect today. If finalized, the extra payment would be required at the time of filing in addition to standard application costs.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B work visas
The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a new $103,265 fee for employers filing new H-1B petitions subject to the annual visa limit. This is currently a proposed rule and is still developing, so it is not yet in effect and could change before a final version is released. If finalized, the extra fee would be paid by sponsoring employers on top of existing filing costs.
DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for employers filing most new H-1B visa petitions. Because this is still a proposed rule, it is not currently in effect and may be modified before a final version is decided. If approved, sponsoring employers would pay this extra fee at filing to cover federal processing and administrative costs.
DHS proposes a $103,265 fee for H-1B lottery petitions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a proposed rule to add a $103,265 fee to H-1B petitions that are subject to the annual visa lottery. Because this policy is still a proposal and is developing, it is not currently in effect and may change after public feedback. If finalized, sponsoring employers would pay this fee at filing to help fund government operations and adjudication costs.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for H-1B lottery petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for certain H-1B petitions, which would be charged in addition to existing filing costs. This policy is currently a proposed rule that is still developing, meaning it is not yet in effect and could change before a final decision is made.
DHS proposes additional $103,265 fee for H-1B lottery petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for employers filing certain H-1B worker petitions. Because this rule is still developing and currently open for public comment, it is not yet final or in effect. If implemented, the fee would be paid by employers in addition to existing filing costs.
DHS proposes new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions subject to the annual lottery. This policy is currently a developing proposal and is not yet in effect, so it could change before a final rule is issued. If approved, sponsoring employers would be required to pay this additional cost at the time of filing.
DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for employers sponsoring workers through the annual H-1B visa cap. This proposal is currently developing and is not in effect, meaning the details could change before a final rule is published. If finalized, employers would have to pay this extra fee on top of existing filing fees for cap-subject petitions.
DHS proposes additional $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a $103,265 fee for employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions. Because this is currently a proposed rule, it is not in effect right now and could change after public comments are reviewed. If finalized, the money from the fee is intended to cover government costs for managing immigration operations.
DHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for H-1B lottery cap petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed adding a new $103,265 fee for H-1B visa petitions that are subject to the annual lottery cap. Because this policy is currently a proposed rule, it is not in effect yet and could change after public review. If finalized, sponsoring employers would have to pay this extra cost on top of existing filing fees when submitting cap-subject applications.
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for employers sponsoring workers through the annual H-1B visa lottery. Because this rule is still in the proposal stage and the policy is developing, the fee is not currently in effect. If finalized, the government plans to use the collected funds to help cover operating costs across federal immigration services and courts.
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has published a proposed rule that would add a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions. Because this policy is currently a proposal and undergoing public comment, it is not yet in effect. If finalized, the extra fee would be paid by sponsoring employers at the time of filing for initial cap-subject visas.
USCIS updates its H-1B guidance to stop collecting the $100,000 payment for now
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated its guidance to temporarily stop collecting a $100,000 payment for H-1B petitions. This pause takes effect immediately, meaning employers filing these visa requests do not need to include this extra payment right now. Because official guidelines may shift as policy reviews continue, this status could change in the future.
Court blocks collection of the $100,000 H-1B payment
A federal court has paused a $100,000 fee for certain new H-1B petitions, and an appeals court recently decided to keep the payment on hold while the legal case moves forward. This means the government is not collecting this fee right now from employers filing affected petitions. However, the requirement could return if the government wins its appeal, so the pause may be temporary.
A federal judge rules the $100,000 H-1B payment unlawful
Labor Department proposes higher minimum pay for H-1B and green card sponsorship
Labor Department expands H-1B employer investigations under Project Firewall
H-1B lottery moves from random selection to wage-weighted selection
$100,000 payment required for some new H-1B petitions
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