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On Friday, September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a presidential Proclamation imposing a new $100,000.00 fee on some H-1B visa petitions. This Proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” took effect at 12:01 AM on Sunday, September 21.
The word “visa” is commonly used to refer to two different things: the visa status and the visa stamp of a nonimmigrant (temporary visitor or resident) in the U.S. In early July of 2025, the Trump administration changed the Visa Reciprocity Schedule, reducing the validity period of visa stamps for many countries. Since a growing number of nonimmigrants’ visa stamps will now expire earlier than their status, it is more important than ever to understand the differences between the two.
Many businesses and nonprofit organizations are concerned about the possibility of immigration enforcement actions. This article describes three different types of government visits (ICE Raids, I-9 Investigations, and USCIS Site Visits), and provides general guidance on preparing for and responding to each type.