Explained: How F-1 students can switch to H-1B status without paying the $100,000 fee
How F-1 students can switch to H-1B status without paying the $100,000 fee The United States government introduced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications through a presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025. The fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, for individuals outside the United States who do…