← Back to tracker
Proclamation 10973
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigration Workers
ActiveSigned September 19, 2025
Border/ImmigrationLabor and EmploymentPrivate Client ServicesGovernmental – Public Policy and Government AffairsMedia and TechnologyAI, Robotics and QuantumHealthcareLife Sciences
Summary
This presidential proclamation restricts entry of new H-1B workers unless employers pay a $100,000 fee, imposes stricter compliance measures, and calls for higher prevailing wage levels.
Agencies Impacted
- DHS
- Labor
- State
- DOJ
Timeline
Immediate, in effect for 1 year.
Deliverable
None.
Legal Challenges
No known legal challenges.