JPMorgan Tells H 1B Employees Abroad to Return Before New Fee Deadline

Key Points:

• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has urged H-1B visa holders currently outside the U.S. to return before September 21.
• A new U.S. rule requires companies to pay US$100,000 per H-1B application.
• Tech and finance giants warn staff against international travel until further clarity emerges.

JPMorgan’s Advisory

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has issued a notice to its H-1B visa holders currently abroad, urging them to return to the United States by 12:01 a.m. ET on September 21, 2025. This comes ahead of a new U.S. policy that sharply raises fees for companies sponsoring H-1B visas. At the time of writing, the order signed by President Donald Trump requires companies to pay a US$100,000 charge for every new H-1B visa filing. While details on renewals and existing visas remain unclear, the uncertainty has already triggered precautionary steps from companies dependent on foreign talent.

Impact on Businesses

The policy shift has unsettled sectors such as technology and finance, where a large portion of the workforce relies on H-1B visas. JPMorgan’s external immigration advisers have reportedly sent guidance to affected staff, warning of potential complications for those attempting to re-enter the country after the new fee rule takes effect. Other companies including Amazon and Microsoft have also recommended that employees on H-1B visas limit international travel until the policy’s application is clarified.

Wider Concerns

If sustained, the fee hike could reshape hiring practices, making it far costlier for U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign professionals. Immigration lawyers have suggested that the directive may face legal challenges, particularly around whether it should apply to individuals who already hold valid visas.

For now, employees and companies alike are in wait-and-see mode, bracing for more guidance from U.S. authorities in the coming days.

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