📰 $100K H-1B Visa Fee Clarification: Not Annual, Only for New Applications 💼

The recent $100,000 fee for the H-1B visa has sparked confusion, but the White House clarified key details to calm concerns. Here’s the breakdown:

The $100K fee applies only to new visa applications, not renewals or existing visa holders 🌍.

It’s a one-time charge, not an annual fee 💸.

Current H-1B holders can still travel freely, including those outside the US, without being charged the fee 🛫.

This clarification comes after the presidential proclamation on Friday by President Trump, which introduced a major overhaul of the H-1B program. The new rule raised alarms among immigration attorneys and IT professionals, particularly in India, fearing disruption to the tech talent pipeline 💻.

Key Points:

The $100K fee is for new applicants only, not for those already holding H-1B visas.

Existing visa holders can leave and re-enter the country as usual, without being charged the fee 🌏.

Industry experts stress that H-1B mobility is vital for innovation, economic growth, and technology development 🚀.

With global talent mobility essential to US tech growth, the White House said it will continue to assess the policy’s impacts, ensuring it balances mutual benefits between the US and countries like India 🤝.

This is a temporary challenge in the evolving landscape of immigration reform, but it’s clear the focus remains on global cooperation and tech advancement 🌐.

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