H-1B alert: US immigration body starts issuing $100K fee demands; experts decode surge in RFEs

USCIS is issuing Requests for Evidence demanding a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, causing confusion among immigration attorneys and employers. This follows a September presidential order, but RFEs are appearing even where the fee may not apply, sparking legal challenges and prompting companies to reassess hiring strategies. Indian applicants, forming 70% of H-1B recipients, face significant impact.