https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=56302 A presidential proclamation raises the H 1B visa annual fee to USD 100,000 and instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to restrict decisions on H 1B petitions filed for specialty occupation workers currently outside the United States unless accompanied by the required payment for twelve months from the effective date. The proclamation limits entry after the effective date absent payment, permits national interest exemptions, directs State Department guidance to prevent misuse of visitor visas by H 1B beneficiaries, and is paired with an executive order creating a paid expedited "Gold Card" visa pathway to permanent residency. en-us Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:31:03 +0530 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:31:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=56302 A presidential proclamation raises the H 1B visa annual fee to USD 100,000 and instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to restrict decisions on H 1B petitions filed for specialty occupation workers currently outside the United States unless accompanied by the required payment for twelve months from the effective date. The proclamation limits entry after the effective date absent payment, permits national interest exemptions, directs State Department guidance to prevent misuse of visitor visas by H 1B beneficiaries, and is paired with an executive order creating a paid expedited "Gold Card" visa pathway to permanent residency. News - Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:31:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=56302