$100,000 H-1B visa fee: Who is exempt, who isn’t?

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) put out a statement clarifying the presidential proclamation made on 19 September 2025. It said the $100,000 (Rs 8.79 lakh) fee would not apply to those availing of a ‘change of status’ in their visas. Here’s what you need to know

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