USCIS has issued guidance clarifying details of the new $100,000 H-1B fee.
The October 20 guidance clarifies that routine in-U.S. H-1B filings are unaffected, and the fee will not apply to current H-1B visa holders if they travel outside the United States. However, the fee could be triggered by consular processing or international travel while a petition is pending.
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