Understanding the $100,000 H-1B Fee One of the most talked-about and misunderstood developments in the H-1B visa program is the $100,000 fee introduced under a presidential proclamation . This announcement has caused confusion among both employers and applicants, with many assuming that this fee applies to every H-1B case. However, the reality is more nuanced. For employers and professionals in Miami and South Florida , understanding when this fee applies—and when it does not