to clear up confusion, this 100k applies to brand new h1b petitions outside the country.

if you are already in the US it currently does not apply to you, or if you are transferring jobs with an existing h1b, or renewing your h1b.

source: former h1b

side note: as of february it’s estimated only 85 h1b petitions paid the 100k fee. the rest did not fall under the qualification.

https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/1000...