<h1>Administration's proclamation conditions H-1B entry on $100,000 fee per petition amid claims of STEM outsourcing and cap fills</h1> Federal immigration data shows one large e-commerce employer is the top beneficiary of approved H-1B visas in 2025, with a major IT services firm second and several other tech companies among top recipients. USCIS reported enough petitions to hit the statutory H-1B regular and master's caps for FY2026. The administration issued a proclamation, effective Sept 21, 2025 and expiring in 12 months unless extended, conditioning nonimmigrant entry on payment of a USD 100,000 fee per H-1B petition to address alleged systemic abuse. The proclamation cites growth in foreign STEM workers, outsourcing by IT firms, alleged displacement of U.S. workers, and labor-cost differentials.