U.S. narrows who pays $100,000 H-IB visa fee

Employers won't need to pay the fee for anyone already living in the U.S., such as international students, now

- Michelle Hackman

President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee will only apply to new visa applicants outside the country, the government confirmed in new guidance on Monday.

That means that under the new policy, employers won't need to pay the fee for anyone already living in the U.S., such as international students.

The new guidance:

Under the new guidance published on Monday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the $100,000 fee will apply only to new applicants living outside the country. Employers will need to pay the fee after their prospective employee's visa is approved, allowing them to move to the U.S.

Previously, the White House had said the fee would apply to all new visa applicants, except those who work for companies or industries that have secured a special waiver.