$100,000 H-1B visa fees only for new application, one-time: US
The Trump White House has clarified that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee will be a one-time charge on new petitions starting March 2026, not an annual fee, and won't affect current holders or renewals. The announcement had triggered global panic among foreign workers, with many canceling travel plans. Immigration hardliners, however, are pushing for broader restrictions.