On September 19, President Trump signed a Proclamation imposing an additional $100,000 fee on the US entry of certain H-1B employees, effective September 21. The Fee Applies ToH-1B petitions filed after 9/20/25 for workers outside the United States who are applying for their initial H-1B, including: March 2026 lottery applicants. H-1B workers in possession of valid H-1B visas. The Proclamation and US Department of State discuss the fee as applicable to the “entry” of H-1B workers. Thus, theoretically, H-1B workers are free to travel to attend visa appointments abroad if they are based on petitions filed before 9/21/25.