Googlehas issued an emergency guidance to its H-1B visa holders traveling abroad, advising immediate return to the United States. The directive came hours after President Trump announced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications—a staggering 6,600% increase from current costs.The company advised H-1B holders currently outside the United States to “return immediately” and avoid any international travel until further clarity emerged from federal agencies. The memo outlined contingency plans for employees unable to return before the Sunday deadline, instructing them to contact the company’s immigration support team for individual case management.We are reaching out with an urgent update regarding international travel for individuals on H-1B visas.A Proclamation is scheduled to take effect this Sunday at 12:01 AM ET. It introduces significant changes to re-entry procedures for H-1B visa holders currently outside the United States. We continue to review the Proclamation, but the initial advice we have received is that re-entry will require a mandatory payment of $100,000 per petition, which may cause substantial delays or prevent re-entry to the USWhat You Need to Know:Departing the US may result in complications or denial of re-entry under the new policy.We understand this may create challenges, and we are here to support you. We are actively monitoring the situation and will keep you updated as we learn more.
