New Policy Adds $100K Fee to Specialized Worker Visa Petitions
September 24, 2025
As a follow-up to this week’s Business in 2025 webinar, Bond immigration attorney Elizabeth A. Heifetz talked about a new policy introduced by the White House that imposes a $100,000 fee on all petitions for H-1B visas filed on or after September 21. These are the visas that permit U.S. employers to hire workers from other countries who have specialized knowledge or skills.
Topics covered in this week's webinar:
- H-1B Updates
- Leaves of Absence as a Reasonable Accommodation
- Independent Contractor Reporting Requirement
- Increase to NYS Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Click here to view the webinar in its entirety, download the presentation slides or to register for upcoming Tuesday presentations.
