September 19, 2025
Back to all stories

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.

Business & Economy Legal

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

Sources (1)

Trump to sign proclamation imposing $100K fee for H-1B visa applications, White House official says
Twincities by Associated Press September 19, 2025
  • 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