Trump to impose $100K H-1B visa fee
A White House official says President Donald Trump will sign a presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. The change would dramatically increase costs for employers nationwide, including in the Twin Cities, that sponsor high‑skilled foreign workers under the H-1B program.
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Key Facts
- White House official says Trump will sign a proclamation imposing the fee
- Fee amount: $100,000 per H-1B visa application
- Announcement date: Sept. 19, 2025; impact would extend to Twin Cities employers and workers
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Trump to sign proclamation imposing $100K fee for H-1B visa applications, White House official says
- White House official says Trump will sign a proclamation imposing the fee
- Fee amount: $100,000 per H-1B visa application
- Announcement date: Sept. 19, 2025; impact would extend to Twin Cities employers and workers