Follow-up: What You Should Know About the Presidential Proclamation
According to the updates we're hearing from the administration, it appears that the $100,000 fee may not apply to individuals who already have H-1B approvals and visa stamps. So if you're outside the US and have not been able to return today (9/20), then based on this information, you should be able to return to the US even after that.
Important
Our advice remains for you to return to the US as soon as possible, as that will minimize your risk.
Please see the relevant memo here: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/H1B_Proc_Memo_FINAL.pdf
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