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 Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications.

President Donald Trump speaks as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick listens in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington.

The fee will apply only to new petitions and will not affect current H-1B holders or renewal cases. The White House says the measure is intended to discourage companies from undercutting wages by relying on lower-paid foreign workers and to prioritize hiring American employees.

The decision has sparked debate across the tech industry and among employers who depend on skilled foreign talent. Critics argue the high fee could reduce the U.S. job market’s ability to attract international professionals, while current visa holders are closely watching for any further changes that may impact their mobility and benefits.

This move comes as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to tighten immigration policies, particularly those affecting high-skilled labor.