Varnum’s Immigration Team is closely tracking developments. Read our latest advisory: New H-1B Proclamation Imposes $100K Fee and Entry Restrictions.
The White House issued a proclamation yesterday evening requiring a $100,000 fee for H-1B employees outside the U.S. seeking entry. It takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 21.
Litigation is expected as early as this weekend, but travel will be impacted early next week. If you have H-1B employees outside the U.S., they should attempt to re-enter today (Saturday, September 20, 2025). If they cannot, there may be delays until an injunction is issued. H-1B employees currently in the U.S. are not impacted but should not leave the U.S. until further clarification is issued. There is a limited national-interest exception for certain employers, positions, or industries that we can review for travel this week.
Read the full proclamation here: Restriction On Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
Contact a member of the Varnum Immigration Team with any questions.
