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fromThe Verge
1 month agoAmazon, Google, and Microsoft warn employees to rush back to the US
From 12:01 am ET Sept 21, 2025, H-1B holders cannot enter or return to the U.S. unless their petition includes an extra $100,000 payment.
The Trump administration said on Friday that it would raise application fees for the H-1B visa. A new $100,000 annual fee is set to be required, affecting workers across tech and finance. Read the memos sent to employees at Amazon and Microsoft about the changes. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday that will add a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications, leading some major tech companies to warn visa holders to remain in the US or get back by Sunday's deadline. Business Insider has reviewed memos sent to staff at Amazon and Microsoft about the changes. Read them here.