--- title: "Trump Administration Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee with Significantly Expanded Scope Compared to Previous Order" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296839965.md" description: "The Trump administration plans to impose a new $103,265 fee on H-1B visas, significantly expanding the scope compared to the previous order to include individuals already approved within the U.S. and those with advanced degrees. This move aims to cover administrative costs and circumvent legal obstacles that blocked the previous executive order in court, while exempting institutions such as universities. The new rule will have a profound impact on corporate labor costs and recruitment in the technology sector" datetime: "2026-08-25T00:14:05.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296839965.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296839965.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296839965.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Trump Administration Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee with Significantly Expanded Scope Compared to Previous Order The Trump administration has proposed adding a fee of over $100,000 to the H-1B visa program, with a scope significantly expanded compared to the previous executive order. This will have a profound impact on corporate labor costs and talent recruitment plans in the technology industry. According to a Bloomberg report on Monday, **the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a draft rule proposing a fee of $103,265 for all H-1B petitions subject to the annual statutory cap, including applicants holding master’s degrees or higher. This new fee will be in addition to existing H-1B fees.** The new proposal differs significantly from the $100,000 entry fee executive order issued by Trump last year. **The new rule not only covers new employees hired from abroad but also applies to individuals already in the United States who have been approved for H-1B status, including recent graduates and other groups.** The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that this measure aims to recover the administrative costs incurred by the federal government in adjudicating, reviewing, and supporting legal immigration programs. ## Court Blocks Previous Order; New Rule Takes Alternative Regulatory Path The $100,000 entry fee executive order previously issued by the Trump administration was blocked by the judiciary. A federal judge in Boston ruled that the executive order constituted an illegal tax imposed without congressional authorization and revoked it. The Trump administration subsequently appealed, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied its request for an emergency stay of the ruling last month. **This new fee is proposed through administrative regulations rather than relying on the President’s executive power to restrict entry, thereby circumventing the legal obstacles faced by the previous order. It also extends coverage to H-1B status holders already within the United States—a group not previously covered by the executive order.** Notably, the new proposal exempts universities, hospitals, and research institutions from the fee, whereas Trump’s previous executive order specifically included these employers, creating a partial difference in applicable entities. **Furthermore, if the entry fee executive order is ultimately reinstated by the courts, employers may be required to bear both fees simultaneously.** ## Employers in Technology and Engineering Sectors Bear the Brunt **The H-1B program is subject to an annual statutory cap, with only 85,000 visa slots available, 20,000 of which are reserved for holders of advanced degrees. Market demand has historically far exceeded supply.** The program is particularly prevalent among companies in the technology and engineering sectors, serving as a primary channel for many enterprises to recruit highly skilled professional talent. By extending the fee to all H-1B petitions subject to the quota, the new rule means that technology companies relying on this program will face greater pressure on labor costs. Previously, the issuance of the Trump administration’s $100,000 entry fee executive order shocked many employers and disrupted the recruitment plans of some companies. If the new proposal is implemented, the scope of its impact will expand further. **The draft is currently in the rulemaking stage and must still undergo procedures such as public comment. The final implementation timeline and specific terms may therefore change.** Risk Warning and Disclaimer Investing involves risks; please proceed with caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice, nor does it take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article align with their specific circumstances. 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