Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:24am on 20 Sep 2025,Saturday International
US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation requiring all H-1B visa holders—including current employees—to have their employer pay USD 100,000 per year, or face denial of entry starting 12:01 am EDT on September 21, 2025. New and renewal applications must also meet this fee requirement annually. The change is described as aimed at curbing “systemic abuse” of the H-1B programme, protecting American workers, and ensuring foreign skilled workers hired genuinely qualify. Exceptions may be granted in special cases where hiring is deemed in the national interest.
