On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation entitled, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, introducing significant changes to the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. Under the proclamation, all H-1B petitions submitted after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on September 21, 2025, must include a payment of $100,000. President Trump has stated that the proclamation does not apply to any previously issued H-1B visas or petitions submitted prior to the effective date, and does not affect fees for H-1B renewals. The Trump Administration has indicated that exemptions may be granted for some employees in the medical field, though additional details are not yet available. 

 

The proclamation can be found here. Additional information can be found here.

 

Impact on General Dentistry: The $100,000 fee may have a significant impact on the hiring of foreign-trained dentists. AGD will continue to monitor these policy developments and advocate for solutions that protect patient care and support the dental workforce.