Part 3 Immigration Update - $100,000 H-1B Fee Compliance Strategies

Part 3 Immigration Update - $100,000 H-1b Fee Compliance Strategies

In this session, Attorneys Swapnali Kelkar and Jioselin Juarez-Contreras, along with Client Services Manager Arianna Gonzalez, presented on the latest developments surrounding the $100,000 H-1B fee proclamation. The panel answered key questions, including how USCIS and consulates may enforce compliance with the new fee, what recordkeeping employers should maintain to protect against audits, whether enforcement could vary across different consulates, and what risks arise from payment errors or delays. In addition, our speakers discussed broader employer risks, worker case scenarios, industry and economic impacts, and potential alternative strategies. This timely session is designed to help employers and employees prepare for compliance and long-term workforce planning.