Immigration Restriction Effective Date

"Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers"

White House Presidential Proclamation - Effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time

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September 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM Eastern Time
Restriction Now Active
The proclamation is now in effect

Proclamation Summary

This proclamation restricts entry of certain nonimmigrant workers in specialty occupations under H-1B visas, except for those with petitions accompanied by a payment of $100,000.

The restriction expires 12 months after the effective date, unless extended.

Reference: Section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Official Document

Screenshot of Section 1 of the White House proclamation showing the restriction details and effective date of 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 21, 2025

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