White House clarifies $100,000 fee does not apply to current H-1B visa holders or renewals. Safe to travel. Also, its not annual fee

The Trump White House clarified the enhanced $100,000 H-1B visa fee, stating it applies only to new applicants in the next lottery cycle, starting around March 2026. This clarification came after initial panic caused by conflicting statements, with the White House emphasizing it’s a one-time fee, not impacting current visa holders or renewals.