$100K H-1B Fee Explained—Impact on Job Changes After the Proclamation

In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and Max Del Rey unpack the USCIS guidance issued on October 20, regarding the new $100,000 H-1B fee. They clarify which H-1B petitions are subject to the fee and which are excluded, walking through nuanced scenarios where the fee may be triggered. The discussion centers on H-1B changes of employer, highlighting heightened risk for both employers and workers, and offering practical strategies to manage the offboarding and onboarding cycle for new hires.