A $100,000 H-1B Fee? What HR Needs to Know Right Now
The Trump Administration has proposed a $100,000 annual fee for every H-1B visa. For companies relying on international talent, this could drastically impact staffing costs and compliance obligations.
There are, however, lawful alternatives to protect your budget and maintain global mobility.
A $100,000 H-1B Fee? What HR Needs to Know Right Now
The Trump Administration has proposed a $100,000 annual fee for every H-1B visa. For companies relying on international talent, this could drastically impact staffing costs and compliance obligations.
There are, however, lawful alternatives to protect your budget
and maintain global mobility.
The announcement has created uncertainty across HR, legal, and finance departments.
Many employers are asking:
- Will this fee actually take effect—and when?
- How much exposure does our company have?
Our attorneys monitor every policy shift and help companies plan before rules change, not after.
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The $100,000 H-1B Shock: What HR Needs to Know—and How Smart Companies Are Responding
In this exclusive HR briefing, you’ll learn:
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The details and timeline of the proposed
$100,000 H-1B fee - The hidden compliance and cost impacts on mid- to large-size employers
- Which visa categories remain unaffected
- How one legal alternative streamlines transfers for executives, managers, and specialized staff
- Steps your HR team can take today to stay compliant and protect budgets
Uncertainty for HR, Legal, and Finance Teams
Polatsek Boheme & Wilkowski is a Florida-based immigration law firm serving both U.S. and international employers.
Our attorneys have guided hundreds of companies through complex work-visa filings and global mobility planning.
We combine legal precision with a people-first approach, giving HR leaders clarity, compliance, and confidence in what comes next.
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“At Polatsek, we view immigration as a long-term strategy, not a one-time filing.”
Strategies to manage H-1B costs and protect your talent pipeline.
