Hello,
I’d like to share my case details clearly and request your guidance on whether the recently discussed $100,000 USCIS payment applies to my situation.
Case details:
First H-1B approved and visa issued in 2022
Resided and worked in the US from March 2022 to December 2024 in valid H-1B status
Current I-797 valid until September 2026
Visa stamp expired; currently in India
Employer remains the same
Client and work location will change
Filing planned as an H-1B amendment with new LCA
No change in job role or employer
Travel planned only after amendment approval and visa stamping
Given that I have previously held H-1B status and already worked in the US, my understanding from USCIS guidance is that my filing would be treated as an amendment/continuation of an existing H-1B, not a new H-1B petition.
Could you please confirm whether the $100,000 payment would apply in this scenario, and if so, under which specific USCIS regulation?
Thank you,