Summary
The University of Southern California warned H-1B visa holders to delay travel plans due to a new presidential rule involving a $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications. The new rule, signed by President Trump, aims to prevent misuse of the visa program and is effective for 12 months. A lawsuit has been filed to challenge the fee.
Key Facts
- The warning was issued by the University of Southern California for H-1B visa holders.
- President Trump signed a proclamation on September 19 introducing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions, effective September 21.
- The fee does not apply to existing H-1B visa holders or to renewals and amendments.
- The White House aims to prevent visa program misuse and protect U.S. workers.
- A proposed change prioritizes higher-paying or "higher-skilled" H-1B applications when demand exceeds the annual cap of 85,000 visas.
- USC obtained 108 H-1B visa approvals for the 2025 fiscal year.
- A federal lawsuit has been filed in San Francisco to stop the implementation of the new $100,000 fee.
