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    Stay in the US: Microsoft’s urgent advisory to H-1B and H-4 holders

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    Stay in the US: Microsoft’s urgent advisory to H-1B and H-4 holders

    Even as US President Donald Trump clamps down on H1B visas, Big Tech firm Microsoft has reportedly issued an advisory to its employees. The proclamation does not impact any other visa statuses.

    According to the new order, beginning September 21, individuals will not be able to enter/return to the US in H-1B status unless their petition has an additional $100,000 payment associated with it.

    Microsoft’s advisory to staff

    “If you are in H-1B status and are in the US, you should remain in the US for the foreseeable future. We know this may interrupt your travel plans. But the critical thing is to stay in the US in order to avoid being denied reentry,” it said.

    “While the proclamation doesn’t reference H-4 dependents, we also recommend that H-4s remain in the U.S,” the company said.

    For those with H-1B or H-4 status who are currently outside the US, the company has requested that they return to the US before the deadline. “You do what you can to return to the US tomorrow before the deadline,” it said.

    The Proclamation was released within the last 30 minutes, so we realize that there isn’t much time to make sudden travel arrangements. “But again, we strongly encourage you to do your best to return,” it said.

    Full Text: Presidential proclamations on restricting entry of certain nonimmigrant workers

    The company said it would send them a form by the evening (US time) for those with H1B visas who are staying abroad. “We want to be able to follow up with each individual and provide support and guidance as they try to return within the next 28 hours,” it said.

    On H-1B extensions

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    It felt that the new order may not immediately impact extensions of H-1B status or changes of status to H-1B as long as the visa holders are currently in the US “We’ll share more about that later,” it said.

    “We know these developments are creating anxiety and uncertainty for many of you. While we don’t have all of the answers right now, we ask that you prioritize the recommendations above,” it said.

    Microsoft didn’t respond to a query whether it has sent out an advisory to its employees.

    Published on September 20, 2025

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