"Microsoft Corp., Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and other tech companies sent messages to affected employees telling them to return to the US on Saturday and cancel any plans to depart the country after the White House said Friday that the new rules would go into effect on Sunday. A White House official clarified Saturday that the fee only affects new visas - not renewals or current visa holders - and will be applied in the upcoming lottery cycle."
"Later Saturday afternoon, a White House account on X posted a message saying that Trump's announcement doesn't apply to current visa holders. It added, "The Proclamation does not impact the ability of any current visa holder to travel to/from the U.S." Even so, the uncertainties surrounding how the change will be applied and enforced caused confusion and consternation across corporate America and is prompting companies and immigration lawyers to urge current visa holders to be careful."
Tech companies instructed H‑1B employees to return to the United States immediately and cancel international travel plans after the White House announced a $100,000 application fee for the H‑1B program. The White House clarified the fee applies only to new visas and will be imposed in the upcoming lottery cycle, not to renewals or current visa holders. A White House X post reiterated that current visa holders retain the ability to travel. The announcement caused confusion and consternation across corporate America, prompting companies and immigration lawyers to urge caution. Some visa holders reported disrupted moves and were advised to delay travel until details are clear. Microsoft told employees it understands the uncertainty and asked them to prioritize recommended steps.
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