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The New $100,000 H-1B Fee: Immediate Impact and Long-Term Workforce Planning for U.S. Employers
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Event Details
DateWednesday, November 5, 2025
Join us for a webinar covering the short- and long-term impact, workforce planning, and risk management regarding the recent H-1B proclamation, which imposed a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B employees.
The program is designed for in-house counsel, HR managers, and global mobility professionals who manage operations and risk related to talent acquisition and retention.
Key Topics
We will address:
- Which types of H-1B petitions are subject to the new $100,000 fee?
- Are the legal challenges to the H-1B proclamation viable?
- How will the new H-1B fee affect next year’s H-1B lottery?
- How can an employer file a “national interest” exception to the H-1B fee?
- How will the new H-1B fee affect hiring cycles, travel, and budgets?
- How does the new H-1B fee affect long-term workforce planning?
- What are best practices to minimize risk when terminating workers or restructuring roles that involve H-1B employees?
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