H-1B visa extension fees could rise: What employers need to know about Trump Admin's proposal
The proposal, now in the final stage of the federal rulemaking process, would require certain employers to pay an additional $4,000 fee for H-1B extensions and $4,500 for L-1 extensions, in addition to the fees already charged for new petitions.
The Trump administration is set to impose a new fee of $4,000 for H-1B visa extension petitions and $4,500 for L-1 extensions, on top of existing filing costs. This proposal, currently in the final stages, would affect companies employing 50 or more workers with more than 50% in H-1B or L-1 status. The additional biometric fee aims to bolster funding for the government's biometric entry-exit system, which DHS argues requires more resources than the current fee can provide.
Employers in this category would be required to pay the extra fee each time they extend an H-1B or L-1 worker's stay in the U.S. However, the proposed rule has not yet taken effect, and employers currently follow the existing fee structure until a final rule is issued.
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