USCIS has clarified that the controversial $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will not apply to international students and other visa holders changing their status in the United States. This announcement, made on October 20, confirms that F-1 students transitioning to H-1B employment will be exempt from this fee, which is currently facing legal challenges.
Key Details:
- The $100,000 fee does not apply to F-1 students switching to H-1B visas.
- This exemption is part of a broader clarification regarding changes of status.
- The fee is currently being contested in multiple court cases.
- USCIS aims to facilitate the transition for international students entering the U.S. workforce.
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Source: John Twohig