H-1B visa $100,000 fee only for new applicants: W.House | International

WASHINGTON, Sept 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The White House on Saturday issued a major clarification to its new H-1B visa policy announced a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed on new applicants. "This is a one-time fee that applies only to the petition. It ONLY applies to new visas, not renewals or current visa holders," a White House official said on condition of anonymity. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said...