A Presidential Proclamation introduced a $100,000 supplemental fee on new H‑1B petitions filed for candidates outside the U.S., a policy set to last 12 months and aimed at reducing direct overseas hires. The rule does not apply to change‑of‑status petitions filed from inside the U.S., nor to renewals; analysts say the measure will make it prohibitively expensive for employers to recruit talent directly from abroad while favoring candidates already on U.S. campuses or on OPT/STEM OPT. Universities and international students are recalculating career advising and recruiting strategies: the fee could boost demand for U.S. degree programs among those who plan to enter the domestic labor market first, while employers may prioritize candidates already in the U.S. who can transition without the extra levy. The policy shifts the landscape for international enrollment, post‑graduation hiring and campus career services.