H-1B tracker · last reviewed 2026-10-01
Is the $100,000 H-1B fee in effect?
A plain, dated record of the US $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions — what it is, who it applies to, and where it stands now.
Blocked by court order — not being collected
D. Mass. vacated the implementing policy 2026-06-08; 1st Cir. denied a stay 2026-07-24; appeal pending. Proclamation extended to 2027-09-21 but the fee is not being collected. It only ever applied to new petitions for workers outside the US.
Status as of .
Timeline
- D. Mass. vacated the implementing policy
- 1st Cir. denied a stay; appeal pending
- Proclamation extended to 2027-09-21 but the fee is not being collected
Who it applies to
- It only ever applied to new petitions for workers outside the US.
H-1B lottery odds by wage level
Since the weighted selection rule (in effect from 2026-02-27), each registration gets entries by wage level.
| Wage level | Lottery entries | DHS projected selection odds |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | 4 | 61.16% |
DHS projection in the final rule, not actual results.
Annual cap: 65,000 regular + 20,000 US master’s exemption.
Calculate your H-1B lottery oddsSource: Federal Register — weighted selection final rule · Court status summarised from public filings · last reviewed 2026-10-01.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the $100,000 H-1B fee being charged right now?
Status as of 2026-10-01: Blocked by court order — not being collected. D. Mass. vacated the implementing policy 2026-06-08; 1st Cir. denied a stay 2026-07-24; appeal pending. Proclamation extended to 2027-09-21 but the fee is not being collected. It only ever applied to new petitions for workers outside the US.
Who does the $100,000 H-1B fee apply to?
It only ever applied to new petitions for workers outside the US.
What are my odds in the weighted H-1B lottery?
DHS projected selection odds by wage level: Level I ≈15.29%, Level II ≈30.58%, Level III ≈45.87%, Level IV ≈61.16%. DHS projection in the final rule, not actual results
Is this legal advice?
No. This page summarises public court and agency actions with dates. Speak to an immigration attorney about your own case.