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On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of certain H-1B specialty occupation workers into the United States. The restrictions are based upon a new $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions. “Homeland Security shall restrict decisions on petitions not accompanied by a $100,000 payment for H-1B specialty occupation workers . . . who are currently outside the United States.” At present, it is unclear how this newly required fee will impact pending and future H-1B petitions.  

ISSS urges H-1B visa holders:

1. If you are in the U.S. and have plans to travel internationally, please pause your plans and contact ISSS at isss@drexel.edu for further guidance.
2. If you are outside the U.S. please reach out to ISSS at isss@drexel.edu immediately.

is carefully evaluating the scope of the Proclamation to identify strategies that minimize disruption for employers and employees, including:

• Prioritizing extensions and amendments for H-1B workers already inside the United States.
• Assessing potential national interest arguments that may qualify employers or employees for exemptions.
• Monitoring forthcoming rulemaking from DOL and DHS on prevailing wage levels and prioritization of higher-paid H-1Bs.
• Advising clients on filing strategy and travel planning to reduce the risk of unnecessary costs or interruptions.
• Actively monitoring developments including potential litigation challenging the Proclamation.

For more detailed information, please consult .   

 ISSS will continue to monitor the situation closely and share any relevant updates.

Update (9/24/2025): Klasko has published an updated  on their website.