{
  "id": 3204923,
  "title": "US proposes higher H-1B visa filing fees: What companies may pay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/us-proposes-higher-h-1b-visa-filing-fees-what-companies-may-pay",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:49:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/us-government-wants-companies-to-pay-more-while-filing-h-1b-visas-what-the-revised-fee-hike-proposal-says/articleshow/133495470.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}