$100K Fee for H-1Bs? Q&A for Businesses and HR Teams

​The U.S. immigration landscape just shifted: the White House is preparing to require a $100,000 H-1B application fee, alongside sweeping changes to prevailing wage rules. For companies that rely on global talent, this announcement could reshape budgets, headcount plans, and mobility strategy overnight.

​Join Manifest Law’s Principal Immigration Attorney, Nicole Gunara, for a rapid-response briefing on what these developments mean for employers. Nicole will unpack the anticipated proclamation, assess its likely impact on hiring and compliance, and outline immediate options for HR, legal, and business leaders navigating uncertainty.

In this 60-minute session, Nicole will take questions and cover:

• ​The $100,000 H-1B fee: how it changes the economics of sponsorship

• ​What new prevailing wage requirements could mean for your workforce strategy

• ​Immediate risk-management steps for HR and legal teams

• ​Alternative pathways for critical hires (O-1, EB-1A, cap-exempt)

​Who should attend: HR leaders, founders, general counsel, and talent acquisition professionals preparing for a high-impact shift in immigration policy.