The new presidential proclamation, which institutes a $100,000 fee and places restrictions on the entry of H-1B nonimmigrants into the United States, has created significant confusion. However, subsequent pronouncements from relevant agencies and from the White House state that the restriction applies to any new H-1B petitions submitted after the deadline. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):Any H-1B petitions submitted before Saturday, September 20, 2025. Any previously issued H-1B visa or H-1B status. H-1B visas that fall within these criteria are still being issued, and H-1B visa holders are still entering the U.S. by air, land, and sea.