"A White House official told Business Insider on Saturday that the fee will only apply to new applicants, not current lawful H-1B visa holders. "This is a one-time fee that applies only to the petition," a White House official told Business Insider. "It ONLY applies to new visas, not renewals or current visa holders. It will first apply in the next upcoming lottery cycle.""
"Trump's executive order does not include such explicit language. Amid the uncertainty, Amazon and Microsoft have urged H-1B visa holders who are now abroad to return to the United States before Trump's order goes into effect on September 21. Trump and Lutnick said the executive order was needed to prevent abuse of the H-1B visa program. Tech companies have historically used H-1B visas to hire skilled foreign workers."
Guidance indicates the $100,000 H-1B fee will apply only to new applicants and not to renewals or current H-1B holders. The executive order itself does not contain explicit language limiting applicability, creating legal and procedural uncertainty. Conflicting public statements have compounded the uncertainty. Amazon and Microsoft urged H-1B visa holders currently abroad to return to the United States before September 21, when the measure is set to take effect. The fee is framed as intended to prevent abuse of the H-1B program. Tech companies have historically used H-1B visas to hire skilled foreign workers, raising industry concerns.
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