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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

Webinar

12:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CT | 9:00 a.m. PT

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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?

For questions or more information, please contact chevents@sidley.com.