I am still confused about the H1B $100,000 proclamation. My employer is filing an H1B extension for me. Does the fee apply in my case?

Answer

It is no wonder you are confused. The guidance posted has been incredibly vague and confusing. There is reason to believe that current H1B workers are exempt from the fee. But, until the USCIS issues clear rules on when the fee applies, we cannot say for certain. [MurthyDotCom has posted a new podcast on this topic: MurthyAudio: Administration Announcement on $100,000 H1B Fee.] (23.Sep.2025)

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