Trump to sign proclamation imposing $100K fee for H-1B visa applications, White House official says
September 19, 2025
President Donald Trump is preparing to sign a proclamation that will require a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visa applications. This move is part of changes to the program for highly skilled foreign workers, which has come under scrutiny by the administration. A White House official says the signing could happen as early as Friday. H-1B visas are intended to bring skilled foreigners for jobs that tech companies struggle to fill with U.S. citizens. Critics argue the program allows companies to pay lower wages and fill entry-level jobs. Historically, these visas have been distributed through a lottery system, with California having the highest number of H-1B workers.