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White House slaps a $100,000 price tag on H-1B entry

The White House issued a proclamation restricting H-1B entry unless petitions are paired with a $100,000 payment, a move that escalates the administration’s attack on the visa program and throws employers, agencies, and workers into immediate uncertainty.

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First recorded Sep 27, 2026·Meaningfully updated 4 hrs ago

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White House slaps a $100,000 price tag on H-1B entry

The White House issued a proclamation restricting H-1B entry unless petitions are paired with a $100,000 payment, a move that escalates the administration’s attack on the visa program and throws employers, agencies, and workers into immediate uncertainty.

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