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Google Warns H-1B Employees Abroad to Return Amid $100,000 Fee

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Business Honor
22 September, 2025

Google warns H-1B employees abroad to return before a $100,000 visa fee takes effect, resulting in a worldwide concern.

Google issued a warning to their H-1B visa holders who are currently abroad to return immediately due to a major policy shift that President Trump proposed. A $100,000 fee is necessary for each H-1B visa application with a new rule. This is a huge 6,600% increase over current costs. Google warned in a business message that if employees fail to return by the deadline, they may face major delays or could be refused re-entry. “An Order will go into action... re-entry will demand a mandatory payment of $100,000 per petition, causing major delays or preventing re-entry to the United States,” the message said.

As H-1B visa holders comprise an important part of the workforce in the tech sector, this change caused worries. According to early legal explanations, the $100,000 fee can be imposed on both new and renewed visa petitions, possibly costing tech businesses millions of dollars. Employees impacted by the change, especially those trying to return before the rule's effect, have started receiving support from Google's immigration team.

Helping workers to return to the United States is the top concern right now, but the long-term consequences could impact how tech businesses recruit and manage talent across the world. A possible turning point for the future of digital work worldwide, this most recent shift has reignited calls for immigration reform and caused early discussions about developing remote work centers outside of the United States.