In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and Max Del Rey unpack the USCIS guidance issued on October 20, regarding the new $100,000 H-1B fee. They clarify which H-1B petitions are subject to the fee and which are excluded, walking through nuanced scenarios where the fee may be triggered. The discussion centers on H-1B changes of employer, highlighting heightened risk for both employers and workers, and offering practical strategies to manage the offboarding and onboarding cycle for new hires.