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To: sandeep who wrote (95182)9/20/2025 7:24:52 PM
From: S. maltophilia  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 97205
 
Seems to be confusion if returning HB-1 holders are to be subject to the fee. And some sources are saying it's annual.

e.g. natlawreview.com

Of course there's confusion.

hindustantimes.com

There never was legislation. Only an executive order.

....(b) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall restrict decisions on petitions not accompanied by a $100,000 payment for H-1B specialty occupation workers under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the INA, who are currently outside the United States, for 12 months following the effective date of this proclamation as set forth in subsection (a) of this section. The Secretary of State shall also issue guidance, as necessary and to the extent permitted by law, to prevent misuse of B visas by alien beneficiaries of approved H-1B petitions that have an employment start date beginning prior to October 1, 2026....

whitehouse.gov

And then re-entering visa holders have to hope that the random immigration guy at passport control is up on the latest interpretation.