US proposes higher H-1B visa filing fees: What companies may pay
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a proposal for a new fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa petitions, aimed at funding immigration system costs across various agencies. This fee specifically targets cap-subject applications, saving universities and research institutions from its impact. Notably, it is distinct from a previously invalidated proclamation payment. Currently, public…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a significant increase in filing fees for employers who sponsor foreign workers under the H-1B visa program. The new standalone fee of $103,265 per petition, proposed for cap-subject H-1B petitions, would be in addition to existing charges. This fee would apply to all 85,000 cap-subject petitions, which include the 65,000 visas issued under the regular annual cap and the 20,000 visas reserved for foreign workers holding a qualifying U.S. master's degree or higher.
The proposed fee is calculated based on the total costs DHS aims to recover, which amount to $8,777,488,035, divided by the projected annual filing volume of 85,000 cap-subject petitions.
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