fresh H-1B visa applications<\/strong> in the upcoming lottery cycle. According to the memorandum released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the policy \u201cdoes not impact the ability of any current visa holder to travel to or from the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis means students already holding an F-1 visa, or workers renewing their H-1B status, are exempt from the new $100,000 fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relief, But New Challenges Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
While the clarification offers temporary relief to F-1 students, uncertainty lingers. Many rely on transitioning from OPT to H-1B visas after securing jobs. For them, the new rule means facing a six-figure application fee if they are part of the upcoming lottery cycle. For fresh graduates, this could act as a significant barrier to employment in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impact on International Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The steep fee could discourage employers from sponsoring fresh graduates on F-1 visas, reducing opportunities for foreign talent in US companies. Universities and student advocacy groups are already warning of potential declines in international admissions if pathways from study to employment shrink further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outlook for F-1 Holders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For now, F-1 visa holders can breathe easier knowing their current status and travel rights remain unaffected. But as the new H-1B cycle approaches, they face a difficult reality: unless the policy changes, transitioning from student life to professional careers in the US could become an expensive gamble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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