USCIS clarifies $100,000 H 1B visa fee: Who pays, who’s exempt, and how it works

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance clarifying the controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee introduced under a recent presidential proclamation. Here’s what Indian professionals, US employers, and global tech firms need to know about who must pay, who’s exempt, and when rare exceptions may apply.