America's new rule will make some companies pay more for H-1B, L-1 visas
Effective September 9, new regulations from the U.S. government will introduce increased visa fees for certain categories of workers, specifically targeting H-1B and L-1 visa holders applying for extensions. Companies with over fifty employees utilizing a significant number of visa workers will also experience the higher financial burden as these changes pertain to initial petitions and status…
The US government has broadened the application of the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee to certain H-1B and L-1 nonimmigrant visas. Beginning September 9, H-1B visa holders extending their status and L-1 visa holders seeking to extend their status will both be required to pay fees of USD 4,000 and USD 4,500, respectively.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has amended regulations concerning the 9-11 Biometric Fee for these visas. The new rule aims to ensure that covered employers submit the fee for all extension of status petitions, regardless of whether the fraud prevention and detection fee applies, including extensions that don't involve a change of employer.
H-1B status permits foreign workers to perform services in a specialty occupation, while L-1 status allows companies to temporarily transfer certain employees who are executives, managers, or possess specialized knowledge. The new DHS rules will apply to employers with 50 or more workers in the US who have more than 50% of their US workforce on H-1B or L-1 visas.
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