H1B amendment from India - $100K Fee Applicable?

USA H1B Visa
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Hello,

I am currently employed full-time with [Company X] and based in California. My H1B visa extension was filed three months ago for my present role and client in the Life Sciences domain. Unfortunately, my current project is ending in early November.

I have received an offer for a new project; however, since my H1B extension is still in progress, I am unable to initiate an amendment for the new assignment. My employer has advised that I return to India, wait for the visa extension to be approved, and then file an amendment for the new client before returning to the U.S.

In this situation, when my employer files the amendment, will they be required to pay the $100K fee again?

Also, could you please suggest if there are any alternative options to avoid travel or minimize disruption?

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If you leave India, you will be subject to $100K fee. If you can stay in the US and apply for amendment or change status to other like B2 and then apply for COS to H1B, that all will not incur the $100K Fee.

Read https://redbus2us.com/h1b-visa-100k-fee-clarification-by-uscis/