Questions remain on whether these workers will be impacted when it is necessary to file new H-1B petitions with USCIS. Future Filings: Any new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, for workers currently in the United States will be subject to the new $100,000 fee requirement. See additional information below regarding uncertainties remaining around the types of H-1B petitions to which the fee applies. See additional information below regarding uncertainties remaining around the types of H-1B petitions to which the fee applies. Employers and H-1B workers should prepare for potential volatility as implementation details emerge and litigation challenges develop.