US Immigration authority starts issuing demand for $100K H-1B fee; visa experts ‘decode’ the rise in demand for RFEs

USCIS is issuing Requests for Evidence demanding a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, causing confusion among immigration attorneys and employers. This follows a September presidential order, but RFEs are appearing even where the fee may not apply, sparking legal challenges and prompting companies to reassess hiring strategies. Indian applicants, forming 70% of H-1B recipients, face significant impact.