<h1>Presidential proclamation hikes H-1B fee to $100,000 effective immediately, forcing companies to manage compliance, costs, and legal risks</h1> A presidential proclamation raising the annual H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000, effective almost immediately, creates immediate compliance, contractual and labor-cost risks for companies relying on H-1B workers. Industry bodies contend the abrupt implementation deadline and steep fee increase will disrupt onshore projects, supply chains and staffing models and may prompt administrative or litigation challenges alleging arbitrary rulemaking, inadequate notice-and-comment procedure, or ultra vires action. The proclamation authorizes discretionary DHS waivers, leaving unresolved relief pathways for affected visa holders. Companies may need to renegotiate contracts, reassess immigration strategies, and seek regulatory clarification or legal relief to mitigate operational and economic impacts.