Amid backlash, White House says $100,000 H&1B visa fee to be one&time payment

The White House moved Saturday to calm tech industry backlash over a new H-1B visa policy, clarifying that a $100,000 fee will be a one-time charge applied only to new applicants – not current visa holders or renewals.

Sep 21, 2025 - 12:01
Amid backlash, White House says $100,000 H&1B visa fee to be one&time payment
The White House moved Saturday to calm tech industry backlash over a new H-1B visa policy, clarifying that a $100,000 fee will be a one-time charge applied only to new applicants – not current visa holders or renewals.