What the $100,000 H-1B Fee Means for You

Hi there,

This week’s Florence Webinar is at the same time on Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 PM WAT (UTC+1). Click here to register.

We’ll be covering the recent news about the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, which went into effect this weekend. This update has prompted many questions, but the situation is still evolving, and we’ll clarify what it means for international nurses, including students.

Here are the basics to know before the session:

• President Trump signed a proclamation introducing a one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, starting with the upcoming H-1B lottery cycle.
• If you already have an H-1B visa, are renewing, or re-entering the U.S. on a valid visa, you are not affected.
• The executive order also directs the Department of Labor to raise prevailing wage thresholds for H-1B workers.
• The proclamation may allow for exemptions, which can include physicians and other medical professionals.

I know this news may feel unsettling, but executive orders have limits, and fee changes typically require a formal process that often faces swift legal challenges. It’s also possible that critical workers could be exempt, as was the case for healthcare workers in 2020.

For more information on H-1B trends, you can explore this full Boundless report, which provides detailed insights into application patterns, policy changes, and the program’s impact on the U.S. workforce.

We’ll cover the details more fully in the webinar, but if you need assistance beforehand, you can reach us anytime at support@florenceedu.com or connect with your Nurse Advisor through the Florence app. Rest assured, we’ll make sure you stay informed and one step ahead.

Sincerely,
Florence Team