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On Sept 19, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation that will require a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa $ETH petitions unless exemptions apply. The rule is slated to start on Sept 21, 2025 and will affect new entries and some re-entries.

🔎 What’s happening (simple):
• The government says this will reduce low-value hires and protect US jobs.
• Big tech and finance $ETH firms were briefed and the move has already caused fast company reactions and market jitters.

📣 Company response — immediate advice:
Several big firms (Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, JPMorgan and others) warned H-1B/H-4 employees to stay in the US or return quickly before the deadline,$ETH
and to avoid international travel for now. Companies are also preparing legal responses.

🧾 What this could mean (short):
• Travel & family plans for H-1B people become risky.
• Hiring by small firms could slow or stop — big firms may fight the rule in court.
• There will be lots of legal challenges — this is not settled yet.
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💡 My Take & Practical Strategy :

1. If you’re on H-1B / H-4 and outside the US now: try to talk to your company HR or immigration team right away. Many firms are telling workers to return before Sept 21 — check your employer’s message.

2. If you’re in the US: avoid non-essential international travel until things are clear. Don’t make big moves based on rumours — follow official guidance from your employer and immigration lawyers.

3. If you’re a tech employer or recruiter: prepare contingency plans (remote work, local hires, legal counsel) and follow company legal updates — the rule will likely face court fights.

4. Legal note: this proclamation is being challenged and could change — so get official/legal advice, not just social-media tips.
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🌐 Opinion (short):
This is a huge shock move — if it stays, it will reshape tech hiring and push some work overseas. But courts and lawmakers could slow or block parts of it, and big companies have incentives and resources to fight back. For now, the safest approach for workers is caution, quick contact with employer legal/HR, and checking official government updates.

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What will happen first — will courts block this rule or will companies change hiring & move jobs abroad? 🤔

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Sources used for the facts above: White House proclamation; Reuters/AP coverage; reporting on company ad
visories (Microsoft/Amazon/Meta); legal analysis.