On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation restricting the entry of anyone in H-1B status without payment of a new $100,000 fee. The proclamation, titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers had an effective date of 12:01 a.m. EDT Sunday, September 21, 2025, and is set to expire after one year.
USCIS Issues Guidance
On September 20, 2025, USCIS issued guidance, which noted that the proclamation applies to petitions filed after 12:01 am EDT on September 21,2025. Specifically, USCIS explains the Proclamation does not:
- Apply to any previously issued H-1B visas, or any petitions submitted prior to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on Sept. 21, 2025.
- Change any payments or fees required to be submitted in connection with any H-1B renewals. The fee is a one-time fee on submission of a new H-1B petition.
- Prevent any holder of a current H-1B visa from traveling in and out of the United States
Final Thoughts
If you are an employer with H-1B employees or an H-1B employee, you may register for a consultation by calling 970-680-1223/+41 (0)78 248 26 28 or scheduling an appointment online. Our U.S. immigration attorneys are licensed to practice immigration law in all 50 states and at consulates and embassies all over the world.
**Please note this is not legal advice and engagement with this post does not create an attorney/client privilege. For specifically tailored legal advice, schedule a consultation. This is an ongoing situation that AVA Global is closely monitoring.