US Government issues clarification on the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee; who needs to pay and who are exempted

A new $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions has been clarified by U.S. immigration. This one-time charge applies to new petitions filed from outside the U.S. for consular processing. Those already in the U.S. seeking a change of status to H-1B are exempt. Employers must budget for this fee for foreign hires or seek exceptions.