If you were approved under the 2024 cap but never entered the U.S. in H-1B status, a new employer may need to file a cap-subject petition unless you were already counted against the cap. The $100K proclamation fee depends mainly on the employer’s size and H-1B/L-1 workforce ratio, not simply on whether the petition is cap-exempt or cap-subject.
If a new filing is required and your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation is typically needed for USCIS purposes. General information about how degree evaluations work in H-1B cases can be found on documentevaluation.com.
